We propose a research program focused on observations of water, OH, and other volatiles on asteroid surfaces. We will follow up work done in the previous 5-year grant, deepening investigations into…

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Contract number
NNX14AJ39G
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$608,898

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$608,898.21 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
Not on record
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 0 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Other
Place of performance
Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

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Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action 7 -$12,102
Other Administrative Action 6 $0
Other Administrative Action 5 $0
Funding Only Action 4 $131,000
Funding Only Action 3 $132,000
Funding Only Action 2 $125,000
Funding Only Action 1 $120,000
Original award $113,000

Description

As the agency reported it.

We propose a research program focused on observations of water, OH, and other volatiles on asteroid surfaces. We will follow up work done in the previous 5-year grant, deepening investigations into questions raised through that work and broadening the strategies we use to allow studies of a larger population. Our science questions include: can we see evidence elsewhere of the "carbonaceous impactor contamination" interpreted for vesta? Can we see evidence of any absorptions in outer belt/trojans/irregular satellites? Can we explain the c-complex, non-CH asteroids? How can we best establish a more formal taxonomy for the 3- micron region and increase the pool of targets to make such a taxonomy more robust? To answer these questions we have identified a set of tasks including: 1) observations of small bodies beyond the belt , 2) understanding the diversity of hydrated mineralogy in carbonaceous main-belt asteroids, 3) understanding hydration bands on non-carbonaceous asteroids and 4) constructing a robust small-body taxonomy from 3-?m data. Our efforts will hone in on the wavelengths that are most critical for distinguishing between spectral types at these wavelengths, and how to leverage that information into obtaining useful information from lower s/n data. With modeled compositions, distributions, and interrelations in hand, we will be able to apply new knowledge to the formation and evolution of the solar system, and set the stage for future investigations in this and other programs.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract NNX14AJ39G?

NNX14AJ39G was awarded to The Johns Hopkins University by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 1, 2014.

How much is contract NNX14AJ39G worth?

The government has obligated $608,898 on NNX14AJ39G.

Was contract NNX14AJ39G competed?

The extent of competition for NNX14AJ39G was full and open competition. The government received 0 offers.

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