A transparent, systematic, undergraduate researcher accessible method for estimating the impact conditions of copernican aged lunar craters
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0779
- Awardee
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Ursinus College UEI V5D6CC6CVHJ7
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $168,941
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $168,941.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Collegeville, PA 19426, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $90,153 | |
| Original award | $78,788 |
About this award
Ursinus College, a private undergraduate institution located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $168.9K research grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on May 20, 2024, to develop a transparent, systematic method for estimating impact conditions of Copernican-aged lunar craters that is accessible to undergraduate researchers. The grant, which carries a ceiling value of $168,941 and is not designated as a set-aside award, reflects NASA's commitment to advancing lunar science while creating meaningful research opportunities for college-level students. The project is scheduled for completion by May 19, 2026, and represents Ursinus College's demonstrated capability to conduct specialized scientific research in collaboration with federal agencies.
This award exemplifies NASA's ongoing effort to support scientific research institutions in understanding lunar geology and impact dynamics while simultaneously building the next generation of space scientists. Ursinus College's track record of securing federal research funding across multiple disciplines—including prior awards from the National Science Foundation, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services—underscores its institutional commitment to research excellence and undergraduate engagement. The lunar crater impact study aligns with broader NASA initiatives to improve our understanding of the Moon's geological history and surface characteristics, particularly for crater formations from the Copernican period, which represents relatively recent lunar geological activity.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0779?
80NSSC24K0779 was awarded to Ursinus College by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 20, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0779 worth?
The government has obligated $168,941 on 80NSSC24K0779.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0779 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0779 was full and open competition.
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