Using observations of gravitational lenses to elucidate parsec scale x RAY optical structure in the cores of distant quasars.
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0617
- Awardee
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Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $337,058
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $337,058.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $175,310 | |
| Funding Only Action | $80,874 | |
| Original award | $80,874 |
About this award
This federal contract award, valued at $337,058.00, was granted to the Smithsonian Institution's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to conduct research on using observations of gravitational lenses to elucidate parsec-scale X-ray optical structure in the cores of distant quasars. The award, which does not have a set-aside designation, is a grant for research with a completion date of January 30, 2026. The Smithsonian Institution, a leading provider of scientific research and instrumentation development to federal agencies, frequently collaborates with universities and other institutions on NASA and National Science Foundation (NSF) projects as both a prime contractor and subcontractor, delivering specialized aerospace systems and ground-based observational equipment to support various missions.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0617?
80NSSC24K0617 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 31, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0617 worth?
The government has obligated $337,058 on 80NSSC24K0617.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0617 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0617 was full and open competition.
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