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 ID 80NSSC25K7852, was granted to Wayne State University, a prominent public research institution located in Detroit, Michigan. The $149,018 grant is for the university 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 contract aims to have Wayne State University 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. Additionally, the contract requires the university to advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines, as well as develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness. This contract was not set aside for a specific business type. Wayne State University has a history of executing complex, multi-institutional projects across diverse scientific and technical domains for various federal agencies.

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.