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
- 80NSSC26K0021
- Awardee
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Smithsonian Institution UEI Q7N8CH7NR418
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $195,362
Award facts
- Contract value 50% obligated
- $388,373.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 48% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Smithsonian Institution, operating as the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $388,373 grant for research by a civilian federal agency through its Shared Services Center. The award, effective November 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2027, supports the execution of a balanced science program developed in accordance with discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and congressional direction. This non-competitive grant reflects SAO's established position as a premier provider of sophisticated scientific research, advanced instrumentation development, and technical support across multiple scientific domains including astrophysics, solar physics, planetary science, and heliophysics.
The award represents continued federal investment in SAO's capabilities as a critical research partner for expanding human knowledge about the universe and advancing scientific discovery. SAO's extensive portfolio demonstrates substantial expertise in managing complex space science missions, developing specialized databases and data systems, and providing technical support for federal observatories and missions. As a child entity of the Smithsonian Institution, SAO frequently collaborates with academic institutions and other research organizations while maintaining a strong track record of competitively awarded grants and cooperative agreements from civilian federal agencies, positioning it to effectively deliver the research objectives outlined in this two-year grant.
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 agenc
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26K0021?
80NSSC26K0021 was awarded to Smithsonian Institution by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC26K0021 worth?
The government has obligated $195,362 on 80NSSC26K0021. Its current value, with exercised options, is $388,373.
Was contract 80NSSC26K0021 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC26K0021 was full and open competition.
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