An examination of the response of the ionosphere-thermosphere system to the 2024 solar eclipse
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K1321
- Awardee
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $463,864
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $463,864.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 97% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Blacksburg, VA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $88,864 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $375,000 |
About this award
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) was awarded a $463,864 research grant by a civilian federal agency effective July 24, 2023, with completion targeted for December 1, 2026. The contract supports an examination of the ionosphere-thermosphere system's response to the 2024 solar eclipse, with performance conducted at Virginia Tech's Blacksburg, Virginia campus. This is a non-set-aside grant award that leverages Virginia Tech's established research capabilities in scientific and engineering domains.
The award reflects Virginia Tech's recognized expertise as a leading research institution supporting federal scientific initiatives. The project will contribute to understanding atmospheric and ionospheric phenomena during a significant astronomical event, adding to the body of knowledge regarding solar-terrestrial interactions. As a public land-grant research university, Virginia Tech frequently receives funding from agencies supporting basic and applied research across multiple scientific disciplines, with this solar eclipse study representing an opportunity to advance understanding of complex atmospheric system dynamics.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K1321?
80NSSC23K1321 was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 24, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K1321 worth?
The government has obligated $463,864 on 80NSSC23K1321.
Was contract 80NSSC23K1321 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K1321 was full and open competition.
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