Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress.…
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- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K7440
- Awardee
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Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $48,500
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $48,500.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 90% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $48,500 |
About this award
The Smithsonian Institution, through its Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) division in Cambridge, Massachusetts, received a $48.5K research grant (23-NICER23-0040) from a civilian federal agency to conduct continuum-fitting measurements of black-hole spin in bright X-ray transient systems. This award, issued on January 1, 2025, with completion targeted for December 31, 2026, supports fundamental astrophysical research aimed at advancing understanding of black hole dynamics through spectral and timing analysis. The grant carries no set-aside designation, reflecting SAO's competitive positioning in the federal research marketplace.
SAO brings substantial expertise in X-ray astrophysics and black hole studies to this project, consistent with the organization's broader portfolio of space science research supported by NASA and the National Science Foundation. The work aligns with the funding agency's directive to execute a balanced science program that advances discovery through discipline-specific research and participates in broader exploration initiatives focused on scientific advancement. As a premier research institution and established federal contractor, SAO has demonstrated extensive capabilities in delivering specialized astrophysical research and technical support across multiple space science missions and observatories.
Description
Execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress. Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agency s exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the moon, lunar orbit, mars, and beyond. Advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K7440?
80NSSC25K7440 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7440 worth?
The government has obligated $48,500 on 80NSSC25K7440.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7440 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7440 was full and open competition.
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