Public engagement and outreach efforts for the ICE, cloud, and land elevation satellite-2 (icesat-2) mission
Active Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K7712
- Awardee
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University Of Maryland Baltimore County UEI RNKYWXURFRL5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $301,914
Award facts
- Contract value 70% obligated
- $432,705.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 57% 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
- Not Competed Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $125,860 | |
| Original award | $176,054 |
About this award
The University of Maryland Baltimore County received a $432,705 grant from NASA's Shared Services Center to support public engagement and outreach efforts for the Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) mission. Under this contract, Valerie Casasanto will serve as the primary liaison between the general public and the ICESat-2 mission, developing innovative products and platforms designed to inspire and engage young people and broader audiences. The work encompasses leadership of the mission's outreach initiatives, including team coordination, cross-platform content development, and integration with NASA-wide engagement efforts and strategic themes.
The grant, which commenced on February 1, 2025, and is scheduled for completion by January 31, 2028, represents UMBC's ongoing partnership with NASA in support of Earth science education and public awareness. As a civilian research institution with extensive federal contracting experience, UMBC is well-positioned to execute this outreach mission, which aligns with NASA's commitment to making Earth observation science accessible and engaging to the public. The contract carries no small business set-aside designation, and the work will be performed in Baltimore, Maryland.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K7712?
80NSSC25K7712 was awarded to University Of Maryland Baltimore County by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on February 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7712 worth?
The government has obligated $301,914 on 80NSSC25K7712. Its current value, with exercised options, is $432,705.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7712 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7712 was not competed.
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