Using observations of gravitational lenses to elucidate parsec scale x RAY optical structure in the cores of distant quasars.

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Contract number
80NSSC24K0617
Awardee
Awarding agency
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
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Basic Research
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00002 · 23-ADAP23-0012 using observations of gravitational lenses to elucidate parsec-scale x-RAY/optical structure in the cores of distant quasars. $175,310
Funding Only Action P00001 $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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