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.…
Ended Grant For Research Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25K0598
- Awardee
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Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. UEI W1NBN156CYF9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $214,472
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $214,472.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- Baltimore, MD 21218, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), through its Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) division, received a $214,472 research grant award from NASA's Shared Services Center with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2026. The grant, awarded on September 1, 2025, 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. As a non-profit organization specializing in space-based astronomical research and scientific instrumentation development, AURA will serve as a key partner and enabler in advancing federal scientific research initiatives. The work will be performed at STScI's facilities in Baltimore, Maryland. This award carries no set-aside designation, indicating open competition procurement.
AURA's selection reflects its extensive track record managing and operating major astronomical observatories and telescopes on behalf of NASA and other federal agencies. The organization brings demonstrated expertise in space telescope missions, exoplanet detection, advanced data analysis, and astronomical instrumentation development. Through this grant, AURA will contribute to NASA's broader exploration and scientific research objectives, leveraging collaborative relationships with academic institutions and research partners to advance astrophysics and space exploration priorities.
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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 age
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K0598?
80NSSC25K0598 was awarded to Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 1, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K0598 worth?
The government has obligated $214,472 on 80NSSC25K0598.
Was contract 80NSSC25K0598 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K0598 was full and open competition.
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