24-XRP24_2-0140, from dust to planetesimals: gas-particle interactions in binary systems
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K7164
- Awardee
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The University Of Texas At El Paso UEI C1DEGMMKC7W7
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $199,043
Award facts
- Contract value 167% obligated
- $119,043.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 90% 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
- El Paso, TX 79968, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $199,043 |
About this award
The University of Texas at El Paso has been awarded a $119,043 research grant titled "From Dust to Planetesimals: Gas-Particle Interactions in Binary Systems" effective January 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for December 31, 2026. This civilian research grant, which carries no set-aside designation, supports astrophysical research focused on understanding the dynamics of gas and particle interactions within binary star systems—a critical area for comprehending planetary formation processes. The award is funded through a Shared Services Center and will be conducted at UTEP's El Paso, Texas campus.
As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution and Hispanic-serving university, UTEP brings substantial expertise in scientific research to this project. The university has established a strong track record of federal research partnerships across multiple agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health, with particular strength in physics, engineering, and computational research. This planetesimal formation study aligns with UTEP's broader research mission in advanced scientific inquiry and supports the institution's commitment to conducting innovative research while engaging diverse student populations in STEM disciplines.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K7164?
80NSSC25K7164 was awarded to The University Of Texas At El Paso by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7164 worth?
The government has obligated $199,043 on 80NSSC25K7164. Its current value, with exercised options, is $119,043.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7164 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7164 was full and open competition.
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