Investigating cold plasma dynamics in the magnetosphere
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0263
- Awardee
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University Of Texas At Dallas UEI EJCVPNN1WFS5 Part of University Of Texas System
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $562,384
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $562,384.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 94% 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
- Richardson, TX 75080, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $179,787 | |
| Funding Only Action | $176,215 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $146,382 | |
| Original award | $60,000 |
About this award
The University of Texas at Dallas received a $562,384 research grant from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center for an investigation into cold plasma dynamics in the magnetosphere. The award was made on January 1, 2024, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. This grant represents continuation of UTD's substantial engagement in space physics research, a domain in which the institution has demonstrated considerable federal funding success. The contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting UTD's competitive capabilities in open competition environments.
As a public research institution and established federal research partner, UTD brings specialized expertise in space physics to this investigation, which will be conducted at the university's Richardson, Texas campus. The university is a child entity within the University of Texas System and has successfully leveraged federal funding across multiple scientific and technological domains, including previous space-related research grants addressing topics such as lunar research and energetic electron precipitation. This award aligns with UTD's demonstrated capacity for fundamental and applied research in space exploration and contributes to the broader understanding of magnetospheric phenomena with potential implications for space weather, satellite operations, and space physics advancement.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0263?
80NSSC24K0263 was awarded to University Of Texas At Dallas by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0263 worth?
The government has obligated $562,384 on 80NSSC24K0263.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0263 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0263 was full and open competition.
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