Powerful x-RAY diagnostics for the next great observatory
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K7011
- Awardee
-
Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418
- Awarding agency
-
Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $464,126
Award facts
- Contract value 64% obligated
- $727,026.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 69% 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
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $253,360 | |
| Original award | $210,766 |
About this award
The Smithsonian Institution, operating through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division, was awarded a $727,026 research grant on October 7, 2024, to develop powerful X-ray diagnostics capabilities for the next generation of major astronomical observatories. This civilian research grant, designated 23-ADSPS23-0047, extends through October 6, 2027, and will be performed at SAO's Cambridge, Massachusetts facility. The award supports SAO's core mission of advancing astronomical instrumentation and scientific research capabilities, building on the organization's extensive track record of developing advanced sensor technologies and analytical tools for space-based observatories and research initiatives.
This grant represents continued investment in SAO's expertise in X-ray astrophysics and instrumentation development, areas central to understanding high-energy phenomena in the universe. As a non-profit research organization and trust instrumentality of the federal government, SAO regularly collaborates with agencies including NASA and the National Science Foundation on cutting-edge scientific projects. The research grant carries no set-aside designation, reflecting SAO's competitive positioning in the federal research community and its established capability to deliver sophisticated technical solutions for major astronomical missions and observatories.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K7011?
80NSSC25K7011 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 7, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7011 worth?
The government has obligated $464,126 on 80NSSC25K7011. Its current value, with exercised options, is $727,026.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7011 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7011 was full and open competition.
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