Investigation into the simulated space weathering of carbonaceous chondrites: an experimental approach
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1708
- Awardee
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The University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees UEI RD7MXJV7DKT9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $100,000
Award facts
- Contract value 67% obligated
- $150,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 66% 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
- Alafaya, FL 32816, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Original award | $50,000 |
About this award
The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees received a $150,000 research grant from a civilian federal agency to investigate the simulated space weathering of carbonaceous chondrites through experimental approaches. Awarded on November 1, 2024, with a completion deadline of October 31, 2027, this grant (23-PLANET23-0016) will be performed at UCF's Alafaya, Florida location. The research initiative falls under the university's Office of Research Division and represents the type of space science and materials research that aligns with UCF's established capabilities in scientific and technological innovation.
This grant was awarded without set-aside designation, reflecting UCF's competitive selection based on technical merit. As a Hispanic-serving public research institution, UCF brings significant expertise in materials science and space-related research domains to this project. The three-year performance period allows the university to conduct comprehensive experimental investigations into how space weathering processes affect carbonaceous chondrite samples, work that contributes to broader understanding of asteroid compositions and space exploration science objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1708?
80NSSC24K1708 was awarded to The University Of Central Florida Board Of Trustees by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1708 worth?
The government has obligated $100,000 on 80NSSC24K1708. Its current value, with exercised options, is $150,000.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1708 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1708 was full and open competition.
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