23-APRA23-0009 calet: transforming astroparticle physics with extended operations and analysis
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1883
- Awardee
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Louisiana State University UEI ECQEYCHRNKJ4
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,752,500
Award facts
- Contract value 75% obligated
- $2,332,500.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 44% 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
- Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $580,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $580,000 | |
| Original award | $592,500 |
About this award
Louisiana State University has been awarded a $2.33M grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) through the Astrophysics Research and Analysis (APRA) program to support extended operations and scientific analysis of the CALET (Calorimetric Electron Telescope) astroparticle physics experiment. The award, issued on January 18, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of January 17, 2029, will be performed at LSU's Baton Rouge, Louisiana campus. This grant continues LSU's established research leadership in astroparticle physics and supports NASA's objectives in advancing fundamental physics research through space-based instrumentation and data analysis capabilities.
The contract contains no set-aside designation, indicating it was awarded through open competition based on LSU's demonstrated scientific expertise and capabilities in astroparticle physics research. As a comprehensive research institution with significant federal engagement across multiple scientific domains, LSU brings substantial institutional experience in managing complex research grants and maintaining collaborative relationships with NASA and other federal agencies. The extended operations funding reflects LSU's continued contributions to CALET's scientific mission, supporting the analysis of cosmic ray and particle physics data to advance understanding of high-energy astrophysical phenomena.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1883?
80NSSC24K1883 was awarded to Louisiana State University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 18, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1883 worth?
The government has obligated $1,752,500 on 80NSSC24K1883. Its current value, with exercised options, is $2,332,500.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1883 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1883 was full and open competition.
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