Above & below: astrobiological investigation of biosignatures emblematic of life on ocean worlds
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC23K1477
- Awardee
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University Of Florida UEI NNFQH1JAPEP3
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $4,114,101
Award facts
- Contract value 74% obligated
- $5,554,670.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 60% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $340,170 | |
| Funding Only Action | $882,107 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,113,586 | |
| Original award | $1,778,238 |
About this award
The University of Florida's Division of Sponsored Research was awarded a $5.55 million grant by a federal civilian agency's Shared Services Center to conduct the "Above & Below: Astrobiological Investigation of Biosignatures Emblematic of Life on Ocean Worlds" research initiative. The grant, issued on October 15, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of October 14, 2028, represents a five-year research effort focused on astrobiology and the detection of biosignatures that could indicate the presence of life on ocean worlds. The work will be performed at UF's Gainesville, Florida campus, and no set-aside designation was applied to this award.
This grant aligns with the University of Florida's established expertise in advanced scientific research across multiple federal domains. As a prominent land-grant research institution, UF maintains a strong track record of delivering sophisticated research initiatives for federal agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and Department of Defense. The astrobiology project leverages the university's capabilities in fundamental scientific research and positions UF to contribute significantly to the nation's exploration of potential extraterrestrial life, reflecting broader federal investments in space exploration and planetary science research.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC23K1477?
80NSSC23K1477 was awarded to University Of Florida by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 15, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC23K1477 worth?
The government has obligated $4,114,101 on 80NSSC23K1477. Its current value, with exercised options, is $5,554,670.
Was contract 80NSSC23K1477 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC23K1477 was full and open competition.
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