Contract 80MSFC18C0034
Cornell University · National Aeronautics And Space Administration · August 26, 2024
Cornell University was awarded a federal contract by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on August 26, 2024 for $1.96 million (current value) of work in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology). Performance is in Ithaca, NY. It was awarded under full and open competition. It uses cost no fee contract pricing. If all options are exercised, the contract could reach $1.96 million.
Contract details
- PIID
- 80MSFC18C0034
- Award type
- Definitive Contract
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Set-aside
- No Set Aside Used.
- Competition
- Full And Open Competition
- NAICS
- 541715 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)
- Product / service
- R&D- Space: Science/Applications (Engineering Development)
- Place of performance
- Ithaca, NY
- First action
- August 26, 2024
Description
CAESAR (COMET ASTROBIOLOGY EXPLORATION SAMPLE RETURN) MISSION WILL ACQUIRE A SAMPLE FROM THE NUCLEUS OF COMET CHURYUMOV-GERASIMENKO, RETURNING IT SAFELY TO EARTH. COMETS ARE MADE OF MATERIALS FROM ANCIENT STARS, INTERSTELLAR CLOUDS, INCLUDING THE ORIGINS OF THE EARTH'S OCEANS, AND OF LIFE. LED BY STEVE SQUYRES OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY IN ITHACA, NEW YORK, CAESAR WOULD BE MANAGED BY NASA'S GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN GREENBELT, MARYLAND.
Modification timeline
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August 26, 2024Mod P00006 · Funding Only Action$1.96M
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What is contract 80MSFC18C0034?
Contract 80MSFC18C0034 is a federal contract awarded to Cornell University by National Aeronautics And Space Administration on August 26, 2024 for $1.96 million of work classified under RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY). It has been modified 0 times since the base award.
Who won contract 80MSFC18C0034?
Cornell University won contract 80MSFC18C0034 from National Aeronautics And Space Administration.
How much is contract 80MSFC18C0034 worth?
Contract 80MSFC18C0034 has obligated $0 to date but carries a potential ceiling of $1.96 million if fully funded and all options are exercised.