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
- 80NSSC25K7565
- Awardee
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Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. UEI LFDKLGTB62C4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $199,318
Award facts
- Contract value 33% obligated
- $597,569.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 60% 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
- Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $99,659 | |
| Original award | $99,659 |
About this award
This is a $597,569 grant awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), a non-profit organization. The grant is for a 3-year period from January 2025 to January 2028 and is not set aside.
The grant requires AURA to execute a balanced science program based on guidance from the National Academies, administration priorities, and congressional direction. AURA will participate as a key partner in NASA's exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research related to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The grant also requires AURA to advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines. Additionally, AURA will develop a user-focused approach to applied programs like Earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.
AURA is a prime contractor that frequently collaborates with universities and research institutions. The organization manages and operates major astronomical observatories and facilities for federal agencies, primarily the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA, and has received numerous grants from these agencies to conduct cutting-edge astronomical research across multiple scientific domains.
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 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.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25K7565?
80NSSC25K7565 was awarded to Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 13, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25K7565 worth?
The government has obligated $199,318 on 80NSSC25K7565. Its current value, with exercised options, is $597,569.
Was contract 80NSSC25K7565 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25K7565 was full and open competition.
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