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.…

Northwest Research Associates, Inc. (NWRA), a Seattle-based scientific research organization, was awarded a $359,026 grant on January 14, 2025, by a civilian federal agency to support a balanced science program aligned with guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The contract, which extends through January 13, 2027, requires NWRA to serve as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research related to the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond. Additionally, NWRA will advance discovery in emerging fields through cross-disciplinary collaboration and develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. The contract carries no set-aside designation.

NWRA's selection reflects its established capabilities in geophysical and space sciences research, with a track record of delivering advanced research, modeling, analysis, and software development services to federal agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The company's experience spans atmospheric science, space physics, oceanography, and computational modeling, with demonstrated success in prior federal contracts and grant awards focusing on atmospheric dynamics, solar studies, and advanced scientific research methodologies.

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.