Characterization of mercurys surface using machine learning and melting
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K0785
- Awardee
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Western Washington University UEI U3ZFA57417D4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $0
Award facts
- Contract value 0% obligated
- $299,995.00 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
- Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $144,736 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $155,259 |
About this award
Western Washington University, a comprehensive public research institution located in Bellingham, Washington, was awarded a $299,995 research grant by NASA's Shared Services Center on March 12, 2024, for the project "Characterization of Mercury's Surface Using Machine Learning and Melting Experiments." The project, designated 23-RIA23-0056, carries no set-aside designation and will be performed at the university's Bellingham campus with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2026. This grant supports scientific research leveraging the university's interdisciplinary research capabilities and faculty expertise to advance NASA's planetary science objectives through innovative analytical methodologies.
The award reflects Western Washington University's established track record as a research enterprise supporting multiple federal agencies, including NASA, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The university's demonstrated capacity in STEM research, scientific instrumentation, and specialized laboratory facilities positions it to deliver the technical analysis and experimental work required for this planetary surface characterization initiative. The research aligns with NASA's broader mission to enhance understanding of Solar System bodies through advanced computational techniques and laboratory-based experimental validation.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K0785?
80NSSC24K0785 was awarded to Western Washington University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 12, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K0785 worth?
The government has obligated $0 on 80NSSC24K0785. Its current value, with exercised options, is $299,995.
Was contract 80NSSC24K0785 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K0785 was full and open competition.
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