Investigating controls on martian alluvial fan formation
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1128
- Awardee
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Planetary Science Institute UEI Q7KKMKT2ANN7
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $254,517
Award facts
- Contract value 65% obligated
- $393,033.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 72% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $127,275 | |
| Original award | $127,242 |
About this award
The Planetary Science Institute (PSI), a non-profit research organization headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded a $393,033 grant by a civilian federal agency to investigate controls on Martian alluvial fan formation. This research grant, issued on September 1, 2024, represents a competitive award with no set-aside designation and will conclude on August 31, 2027. The work will be performed at PSI's Tucson location and falls under the agency's broader research funding initiatives focused on advancing scientific understanding of planetary geology and surface processes.
This grant supports fundamental research within PSI's core expertise in planetary science, enabling the organization to conduct detailed geological investigations relevant to understanding Mars' surface processes and evolutionary history. The three-year research effort aligns with PSI's established track record of conducting NASA-funded studies on Martian terrain, including geological mapping and surface process characterization. As a recognized leader in planetary science research with demonstrated capabilities in data analysis, theoretical modeling, and collaborative investigation, PSI is well-positioned to deliver scientific insights that contribute to broader understanding of fluvial processes and landscape formation on Mars.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1128?
80NSSC24K1128 was awarded to Planetary Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1128 worth?
The government has obligated $254,517 on 80NSSC24K1128. Its current value, with exercised options, is $393,033.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1128 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1128 was full and open competition.
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