Fundamentals of energy conversion the role of pressure strain interaction in magnetic reconnection
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0172
- Awardee
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West Virginia University Research Corporation UEI M7PNRH24BBM8 Part of West Virginia University
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $675,000
Award facts
- Contract value 50% obligated
- $1,350,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Everettville, WV 26505, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $225,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $300,000 | |
| Original award | $150,000 |
About this award
The U.S. government awarded a $1.35 million research grant to West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) on October 19, 2023, for a project titled "Fundamentals of Energy Conversion: The Role of Pressure-Strain Interaction in Magnetic Reconnection." The award, funded through a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center, will be performed in Everettville, West Virginia, with an ultimate completion date of October 18, 2026. This grant-type award was not subject to any set-aside designation, allowing WVURC to compete directly for the research opportunity. WVURC, a non-profit research subsidiary of West Virginia University, is well-positioned to execute this plasma physics research given its extensive experience managing federal research grants from agencies including the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the Department of Energy.
The project focuses on fundamental physics research related to magnetic reconnection, a phenomenon critical to understanding plasma behavior with applications in energy conversion systems and space physics. WVURC's research portfolio demonstrates substantial capability in complex scientific domains including plasma physics, materials science, and advanced technologies. As a registered research organization with tax-exempt status, WVURC frequently collaborates with federal agencies on innovative research initiatives spanning aerospace, energy, and interdisciplinary technical challenges. This three-year grant supports the scientific investigation required to advance understanding of energy conversion mechanisms and will contribute to the broader federal research agenda in plasma science and fundamental physics.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0172?
80NSSC24K0172 was awarded to West Virginia University Research Corporation by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 19, 2023.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0172 worth?
The government has obligated $675,000 on 80NSSC24K0172. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,350,000.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0172 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0172 was full and open competition.
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