Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation
Concord, NH
- UEI
- W9L7XUAJ86F3
- CAGE
- 6Y3U6
- Primary NAICS
- 712110 Museums
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2 Institute Dr, Concord, NH 03301, USA
- Website
- starhop.com
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 84 Museums, Botanical, Zoological Gardens
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant For Research 80NSSC22K0874 | Shared Services Center | $348,000 |
Grant awards
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| University System Of New Hampshire | 80NSSC25M7042 | $59,000 | |
| University System Of New Hampshire | 80NSSC25M7042 | $48,300 | |
| University System Of New Hampshire | 80NSSC25M7042 | $48,000 | |
| University System Of New Hampshire | 80NSSC20M0051 | $10,000 | |
| University System Of New Hampshire | 80NSSC20M0051 | $90,000 |
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About the company
Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation, doing business as Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, is an air and space museum in Concord, New Hampshire dedicated to the state's space pioneers Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard. The museum offers interactive STEM exhibits, a vintage jet aircraft, and a planetarium.
Through prime federal contract awards, Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation has provided planetarium enhancements and upgrades to improve visitor experiences and engagement with NASA missions. A $348,000 contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center funded improvements to the museum's onsite planetarium over the period July 2022 to July 2023. No set-aside designations were associated with this sole-source contract award.
Through federal grants, Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation has focused efforts on preservation, access, and engagement around its historical aerospace collections. A $108,144 Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services is funding collection storage upgrades and rehousing of artifacts in archival materials from September 2023 to August 2024. Additionally, past NASA grants have supported STEM education initiatives, traveling exhibits, and collaborations with area schools and universities to promote student exposure to aerospace careers. A FY2020 $10,000 preservation assistance grant was also awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Quick answers
Is Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation's SAM.gov registration is active through December 11, 2026.
What is Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation's most recent federal award?
Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation's most recent federal grant award is The mcauliffe-shepard discovery center will use funds to organize and preserve their historical collections focused… (MA253464OMS23), from Institute of Museum and Library Services, on September 1, 2023.
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