Passing STARS and the orbital evolution of our planets
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1874
- Awardee
-
Planetary Science Institute UEI Q7KKMKT2ANN7
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $406,106
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $406,106.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 69% 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 | $268,163 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $137,943 |
About this award
The Planetary Science Institute (PSI), a non-profit research organization headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $406,106 research grant by NASA's Shared Services Center on October 1, 2024, to conduct research on "Passing Stars and the Orbital Evolution of Our Planets." This civilian research grant, which carries no set-aside designation, reflects PSI's competitive technical capabilities and will be performed at the organization's Tucson facility through September 30, 2027. The award represents continuation of PSI's substantial research portfolio with NASA, demonstrating the organization's expertise in planetary science research, theoretical modeling, and data analysis across multiple scientific domains.
PSI brings extensive experience in executing planetary science research initiatives aligned with NASA Science Mission Directorate objectives. The organization has established itself as a key partner for federal agencies through prior work spanning diverse topics including crater morphometry analysis, lunar investigations, Martian geology, planetary magnetospheric dynamics, and mission support services. With prime federal contract awards exceeding $16 million and grant awards surpassing $12 million in total value, PSI has developed collaborative relationships with leading research institutions including Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Southwest Research Institute, and multiple academic partners. This grant award builds on PSI's track record of delivering rigorous scientific investigation and analysis that advances understanding of planetary systems and solar system bodies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1874?
80NSSC24K1874 was awarded to Planetary Science Institute by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1874 worth?
The government has obligated $406,106 on 80NSSC24K1874.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1874 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1874 was full and open competition.
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