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
- 80NSSC25K7562
- 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
- $185,007
Award facts
- Contract value 33% obligated
- $560,138.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 59% 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
- Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $92,503 | |
| Original award | $92,504 |
About this award
This is a $560,138 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), a non-profit organization that operates major astronomical observatories and telescopes. The grant is for AURA to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies, administration priorities, and congressional direction. Key focus areas include scientific research related to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, as well as advancing discovery in emerging fields through cross-disciplinary opportunities. The grant also supports AURA's role as a key partner and enabler in NASA's exploration initiative. This grant award does not have a set-aside designation, indicating it was competed openly. AURA has a history of receiving federal contract and grant awards from NASA for advanced astronomical research and instrumentation development.
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 80NSSC25K7562?
80NSSC25K7562 was awarded to Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 13, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7562 worth?
The government has obligated $185,007 on 80NSSC25K7562. Its current value, with exercised options, is $560,138.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7562 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7562 was full and open competition.
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