An alkalinity and inorganic blue carbon monitoring system crediting wetland to ocean lateral fluxes in carbon markets and inventories
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0586
- Awardee
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Smithsonian Institution UEI KQ1KJG78NNS9 Part of Government Of The United States
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $120,682
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $120,682.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 92% 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
- Washington, DC 20560, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $44,259 | |
| Funding Only Action | $37,808 | |
| Original award | $38,615 |
About this award
The Smithsonian Institution's Office of Sponsored Projects was awarded a $120.7K research grant (23-SMDSS23-0063) by the Shared Services Center to develop an alkalinity and inorganic blue carbon monitoring system that credits wetland-to-ocean lateral carbon fluxes in carbon markets and inventories. The project is scheduled for completion by January 25, 2027, and represents a non-set-aside grant for research intended to advance the understanding and quantification of blue carbon pathways—a critical component of climate change mitigation strategies. As a federally-chartered research institution, the Smithsonian Institution brings significant expertise in environmental monitoring and ecological studies to support the government's carbon accounting and climate resilience objectives.
This research initiative aligns with broader federal priorities around climate science and nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration. The Smithsonian's award demonstrates the organization's capacity to conduct specialized environmental research, leveraging its scientific infrastructure and interdisciplinary teams to develop monitoring methodologies that can inform carbon market mechanisms and national greenhouse gas inventories. The project's focus on lateral carbon fluxes—the transport of carbon from coastal wetlands to ocean environments—addresses a significant gap in current carbon accounting frameworks and supports the integration of natural climate solutions into federal climate policy initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0586?
80NSSC24K0586 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 26, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0586 worth?
The government has obligated $120,682 on 80NSSC24K0586.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0586 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0586 was full and open competition.
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