23-HW23_2-0002 organic chemistry on titan: a laboratory study of methylamine and its dissociation products
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24K1895
- Awardee
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University Of Wisconsin System UEI LCLSJAGTNZQ7
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $625,600
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $625,600.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 60% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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
- Madison, WI 53715, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $210,143 | |
| Funding Only Action | $210,042 | |
| Original award | $205,415 |
About this award
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been awarded a $625.6K research grant by a civilian federal agency to conduct a laboratory study investigating organic chemistry on Titan, specifically examining methylamine and its dissociation products. The award, issued January 1, 2025, with completion targeted for December 31, 2027, represents a competitive, non-set-aside grant supporting scientific research aligned with NASA's broader exploration objectives regarding the chemistry of Saturn's moon Titan. This work will be performed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin, and leverages the institution's established capacity as a premier research partner for federal agencies across diverse scientific disciplines.
The University of Wisconsin System has demonstrated substantial expertise in managing federally funded research across multiple scientific domains, including biomedical sciences, environmental studies, engineering, and materials research, with prior grant funding ranging from approximately $100K to $4.5M. As an institution capable of competing successfully in open federal competitions and managing complex research initiatives, UW-Madison's selection for this Titan organic chemistry investigation reflects confidence in its laboratory capabilities and scientific expertise. The grant supports fundamental research that contributes to understanding the prebiotic chemistry and potential habitability conditions of one of the solar system's most scientifically significant celestial bodies.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24K1895?
80NSSC24K1895 was awarded to University Of Wisconsin System by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC24K1895 worth?
The government has obligated $625,600 on 80NSSC24K1895.
Was contract 80NSSC24K1895 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24K1895 was full and open competition.
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