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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Awarded a Contract to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY for $3,318,911.00

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3/19/2020, 12:00 AM

TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY Government Contract #80MSFC20C0019

TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $3,318,911.00. The contract was awarded by the agency office NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, which is a division with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Summary of Award

The awarded contract between the US federal government and the recipient, Trustees of Boston University, is for the Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager (LEXI) project. The total obligation for this contract is $3,318,911, with a total of four subawards amounting to $350,002. The contract was signed on March 19, 2020, and falls under the category of a definitive contract.

The contract involves research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, specifically in the area of applied research and exploratory development. The contract was competitively awarded through full and open competition, with only one offer received. There was no set-aside used for this contract, and it was not a small business competitive opportunity.

The contract spans from March 19, 2020, to September 30, 2025, with the last modification made on April 3, 2025. The contract is funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract is not part of a multi-year contract and is not consolidated with any other contracts. The recipient, Trustees of Boston University, is a U.S.-owned business located in Boston, Massachusetts. They are categorized as a corporate entity tax-exempt educational institution, specifically a higher education nonprofit organization. The recipient's address is 881 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02215. The contract transactions include multiple modifications, with transaction amounts ranging from $0 to $1,459,151. The transactions date back to the initial contract signing in 2020, with the most recent transaction occurring on April 3, 2025. The transactions are coded under "Q" for account outlays and obligations. Overall, the contract between the US federal government and Trustees of Boston University for the LEXI project involves significant research and development activities in the field of physical and life sciences. The contract is part of NASA's efforts to advance scientific knowledge and technology in space exploration and research.

Contract Details

Contract ID80MSFC20C0019
Contract TypeD
Total Obligation$3,318,911.00
Exercised Options$3,318,911.00
Base Amount + Options$3,318,911.00
Date Signed2020-03-19
Contract DescriptionLUNAR ENVIRONMENT HELIOSPHERIC X-RAY IMAGER (LEXI)
Start Date2020-03-19
End Date2025-09-30

Agency Details

Awarding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awarding OfficeNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER
Funding AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding Sub AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funding OfficeNASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER

Recipient Details

RecipientTRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Recipient Location881 COMMONWEALTH AVE BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesCategory Business, Corporate Entity Tax Exempt, Educational Institution, Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization, Not Designated a Small Business, Higher Education (Private), Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #P00017$52,740.00April 3, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $52,740.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00016$0.00November 21, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00015$0.00October 2, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00014$0.00October 17, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013$0.00July 10, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00012$0.00May 26, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00011$1,459,151.00July 28, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,459,151.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010$0.00March 30, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009$207,000.00January 7, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $207,000.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008$0.00November 9, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007$0.00November 4, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006$0.00September 17, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005$45,263.00June 2, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $45,263.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00004$61,525.00May 11, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $61,525.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00003$-61,525.00May 3, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-61,525.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00002$61,525.00February 19, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $61,525.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00001$0.00July 27, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0$1,493,232.00March 19, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,493,232.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00018$0.00August 18, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00017$52,740.00April 3, 2025

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $52,740.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00016$0.00November 21, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00015$0.00October 2, 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00014$0.00October 17, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013$0.00July 10, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00012$0.00May 26, 2023

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00011$1,459,151.00July 28, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,459,151.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010$0.00March 30, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009$207,000.00January 7, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $207,000.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008$0.00November 9, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007$0.00November 4, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006$0.00September 17, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005$45,263.00June 2, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $45,263.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00004$61,525.00May 11, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $61,525.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00003$-61,525.00May 3, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $-61,525.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00002$61,525.00February 19, 2021

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $61,525.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00001$0.00July 27, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $0.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0$1,493,232.00March 19, 2020

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a sub agency of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, issued a payment of $1,493,232.00 to TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.