We strive to systematically evaluate key features of the early mars environment with relevance to the origin of life. Our interdisciplinary team includes geologists, geochemists, geophysicists,…
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- Contract number
- 80NSSC26K0195
- Awardee
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Purdue University UEI YRXVL4JYCEF5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $924,404
Award facts
- Contract value 22% obligated
- $4,218,897.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 23% 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
- Full and Open Competition Basic Research
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- West Lafayette, IN, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Purdue University has been awarded a $4.2M research grant by a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center to systematically evaluate key features of the early Mars environment with relevance to the origin of life. The grant, which commenced on September 1, 2025 and concludes on August 31, 2030, supports an interdisciplinary team comprising geologists, geochemists, geophysicists, climate scientists, and prebiotic chemists working collaboratively to advance understanding of Mars' habitability conditions. The award was made without set-aside designation, reflecting Purdue's competitive standing in open federal procurement processes. Work will be performed at Purdue University's West Lafayette, Indiana campus.
This research initiative aligns with broader federal objectives in space exploration and astrobiology, particularly NASA's scientific mission to characterize planetary environments relevant to life's emergence. Purdue University brings extensive capabilities in advanced research and development across multiple scientific domains, having established itself as a critical partner to federal agencies including NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy. The university's demonstrated expertise in interdisciplinary research, combined with its infrastructure and experienced research teams, positions it well to execute this fundamental science investigation into early Martian conditions and their implications for prebiotic chemistry.
Description
We strive to systematically evaluate key features of the early mars environment with relevance to the origin of life. Our interdisciplinary team includes geologists, geochemists, geophysicists, climate scientists, and prebiotic chemists. Together we
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26K0195?
80NSSC26K0195 was awarded to Purdue University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC26K0195 worth?
The government has obligated $924,404 on 80NSSC26K0195. Its current value, with exercised options, is $4,218,897.
Was contract 80NSSC26K0195 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC26K0195 was full and open competition.
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