Comprehending why RNA by investigating the primitive contemporaries of RNA
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0778
- Awardee
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Scripps Research Institute UEI PHZJFZ32NKH4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,500,000
Award facts
- Contract value 75% obligated
- $2,000,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 65% 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
- La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $500,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $500,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $500,000 |
About this award
The Scripps Research Institute has been awarded a $2M grant (23-EXO23-0024) by a civilian federal agency through its Shared Services Center to conduct research investigating the primitive contemporaries of RNA and comprehending why RNA functions as it does. The award was issued on March 11, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of March 10, 2028, and will be performed at the institute's La Jolla, California campus. This grant was not set aside for any specific business category, reflecting the institute's competitive positioning and broad research capabilities.
As a leading nonprofit biomedical research organization, Scripps Research Institute brings substantial expertise in molecular biology and chemical research to this fundamental science initiative. The institute's interdisciplinary approach—integrating chemistry, biology, and computational science—positions it well to investigate the origins and mechanisms of RNA, a foundational molecule in understanding life's molecular processes. This research aligns with the institute's track record of receiving federal grants from National Institutes of Health components and conducting sophisticated research across diverse scientific domains, including drug discovery and translational medicine.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0778?
80NSSC24K0778 was awarded to Scripps Research Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 11, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0778 worth?
The government has obligated $1,500,000 on 80NSSC24K0778. Its current value, with exercised options, is $2,000,000.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0778 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0778 was full and open competition.
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