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.…
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K7507
- Awardee
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California Institute Of Technology UEI U2JMKHNS5TG4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $630,560
Award facts
- Contract value 32% obligated
- $1,954,269.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 55% 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
- Pasadena, CA 91125, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $630,560 |
About this award
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) was awarded a $1.95 million research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center on March 1, 2025, with performance completion scheduled for February 29, 2028. This non-set-aside grant supports Caltech's execution of a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and Congressional direction. The work encompasses participation in the agency's exploration initiative, with emphasis on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond, as well as advancement of discovery in emerging cross-disciplinary fields that bridge traditional science domains.
The grant additionally requires Caltech to develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs spanning Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. Work will be performed in Pasadena, California. This award builds on Caltech's established track record as a premier research institution receiving federal funding from agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy across disciplines such as astrophysics, planetary science, and advanced research initiatives. The grant reflects Caltech's competitive positioning and sophisticated capabilities in supporting federal scientific and technological 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 80NSSC25K7507?
80NSSC25K7507 was awarded to California Institute Of Technology by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on March 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7507 worth?
The government has obligated $630,560 on 80NSSC25K7507. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,954,269.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7507 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7507 was full and open competition.
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