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
- 80NSSC25K7479
- Awardee
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Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. UEI W1NBN156CYF9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $110,392
Award facts
- Contract value 48% obligated
- $232,269.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 75% 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
- Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $110,392 |
About this award
This federal contract award is for a $232,269 grant to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA) to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies, administration priorities, and Congressional direction. As the prime contractor, AURA will 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. The contract is intended to advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines. The contract does not have a set-aside designation and is being awarded by the agency's Shared Services Center, a civilian agency. AURA has extensive expertise in space-based astronomical research, scientific instrumentation development, and advanced data analysis for complex space telescope missions, with a history of federal contract and grant awards supporting NASA's exploration and scientific discovery objectives.
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 80NSSC25K7479?
80NSSC25K7479 was awarded to Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7479 worth?
The government has obligated $110,392 on 80NSSC25K7479. Its current value, with exercised options, is $232,269.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7479 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7479 was full and open competition.
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