Minnesota FOIA #A009928901

FOXSI: High Resolution Focused X-ray Observations of the Sun

This purchase order, issued by the Twin Cities government, awards a contract to THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA for the project titled 'FOXSI: High Resolution Focused X-ray Observations of the Sun.' The contract, dated July 15, 2022, involves a single order with an obligated amount of $916,933. The vendor, based in Santa Barbara, California, is responsible for providing high-resolution X-ray observation services or equipment related to solar research. The purchase is categorized under a contract for scientific or research services, with the primary vendor being the University of California. The award includes a notable project focused on solar observations, with the vendor identified as a major research institution. No specific contact persons are listed, but the procurement involves the Institute for Terahertz Science at the university. The location of the award is in California, USA, with the county being Santa Barbara County. Likely competitors for similar awards could include other major research universities or scientific instrument providers such as NASA, NOAA, or specialized scientific equipment vendors.

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FOXSI: High Resolution Focused X-ray Observations of the Sun