23-PLANET23-0055 - searching for the oldest mid-latitude ICE on mars
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1796
- Awardee
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University Of Arizona UEI ED44Y3W6P7B9
- 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
- Tucson, AZ 85721, 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 Arizona, operating as the Arizona Board of Regents, has been awarded a $150,000 research grant (Contract 23-PLANET23-0055) for a project titled "Searching for the Oldest Mid-Latitude Ice on Mars." The award was issued on November 1, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2027, and will be performed in Tucson, Arizona. This civilian research grant, funded through a federal agency's Shared Services Center, represents the continuation of the University of Arizona's established role as a premier public research institution engaged in planetary science research and federal research collaborations.
The contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting the university's competitive standing across federal procurement opportunities. As a 1862 land grant institution and Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Arizona brings substantial capabilities in planetary science, astrophysics, and specialized scientific research to this Mars-focused investigation. This award aligns with the university's documented federal research portfolio, which has historically included significant space exploration initiatives and demonstrates its continued capacity to conduct sophisticated scientific research for federal agencies in support of planetary science objectives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1796?
80NSSC24K1796 was awarded to University Of Arizona by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1796 worth?
The government has obligated $100,000 on 80NSSC24K1796. Its current value, with exercised options, is $150,000.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1796 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1796 was full and open competition.
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