FY09 earmark entitled, `planetarium digitization project the dreyfuss planetarium, the first planetarium in the state, proposes to upgrade its outmoded mechanical slide projectors to a full-dome,…
Ended Training Grant Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX09AQ18G
- Awardee
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The Newark Museum Association UEI C17WT31P5K61
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $500,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $500,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Goddard Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- U009 Education/Training- General
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 0 offers Alternative Sources
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $500,000 |
Description
FY09 earmark entitled, `planetarium digitization project the dreyfuss planetarium, the first planetarium in the state, proposes to upgrade its outmoded mechanical slide projectors to a full-dome, digital planetarium in order to offer immersive state-of-the-art educational programs to diverse audiences pre-k to seniors and to enhance its astronomy, space, and planetary science education programs. Full dome high-quality, digital video is the centerpiece of the next generation of planetariums. IT offers all the functions of a high-quality mechanical planetarium as well as those that are only possible with a digital system, such as visuals that cover the entire dome and surround the audience, real-time computer graphics, and the visualization of scientific concepts. Additionally, digital systems include a complete digital astronomy system with three-dimensional STARS, planets, galaxies, moons, comets, and a fully customizable start field in one system. The result is the ability to offer accessible, immersive science education to general audiences. The project includes the purchase of a digistar 4 full dome digital video system by evans and sutherland, a surround sound system, a production workstation for use by the staff, and a library of new curriculum based programs available in digital format only.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX09AQ18G?
NNX09AQ18G was awarded to The Newark Museum Association by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on October 1, 2009.
How much is contract NNX09AQ18G worth?
The government has obligated $500,000 on NNX09AQ18G.
Which agency awarded contract NNX09AQ18G?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX09AQ18G, with funding from Goddard Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract NNX09AQ18G competed?
The extent of competition for NNX09AQ18G was full and open competition. The government received 0 offers.
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