Searching for new signals in the cosmic microwave background

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Contract number
80NSSC24K0665
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$315,319

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$315,319.00 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
Tempe, AZ 85287, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action P00002 $176,485
Funding Only Action P00001 $69,417
Original award $69,417

About this award

Arizona State University (ASU), operating through its Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Administration (Orspa), has been awarded a $315,319 research grant by a civilian federal agency to conduct research on detecting new signals in the cosmic microwave background (CMB). The contract, awarded on February 8, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of February 7, 2026, will be performed at ASU's Tempe, Arizona campus. This award does not include a set-aside designation and represents a competitive grant to support fundamental scientific research in cosmology and astrophysics.

The cosmic microwave background research initiative leverages ASU's substantial capabilities as a leading research institution and Hispanic-serving university with extensive experience executing complex federal research projects. ASU's portfolio demonstrates proven expertise across multiple scientific domains including space science, materials research, and advanced computational methods, positioning the university to contribute meaningfully to observational cosmology research. This grant aligns with broader federal investment in fundamental science and represents the type of investigative work typically supported by agencies focused on advancing scientific knowledge and technological innovation.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0665?

80NSSC24K0665 was awarded to Arizona State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 8, 2024.

How much is contract 80NSSC24K0665 worth?

The government has obligated $315,319 on 80NSSC24K0665.

Was contract 80NSSC24K0665 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0665 was full and open competition.

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