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.…

This federal contract award, with the ID 80NSSC25K7689, was granted by the Shared Services Center of a Civilian federal agency to The Regents of the University of California, doing business as the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley). The $519,515.00 grant is for a research contract that will run through March 31, 2028.

The contract requires UC Berkeley to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and direction from Congress. The university will participate as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research related to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Additionally, the contract aims to advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities.

This contract does not have a set-aside designation, indicating open competition. UC Berkeley, as the prime contractor, will leverage its extensive research capabilities across multiple scientific disciplines to deliver the required services. The contract is not associated with a larger contract vehicle, but UC Berkeley has previously secured other federal grants and contracts, including a $8.92 million Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

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.