A plasma discharge cathode for space propulsion capable of >100 a and employing a novel geometry that moves the bulk of the discharge outside of the hollow emitter insert. This allows the plasma…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC21C0165
- Awardee
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E Beam Inc. UEI HZG5FTZDN2J4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $124,723
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $124,723.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 500 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Beaverton, OR 97007, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
This is a firm fixed price, definitive contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to E Beam Inc., a veteran-owned small business. The $124,723.00 contract is for the development of a plasma discharge cathode for space propulsion capable of over 100 amps of current. The cathode uses a novel geometry that moves the bulk of the discharge outside of the hollow emitter insert, allowing for a larger plasma volume compared to the cathode tunnel. This award is under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, Phase II. E Beam Inc. has a history of providing R&D, testing, and consulting services related to electric propulsion systems, hollow cathode devices, and plasma cathodes for NASA through prior SBIR contracts. The firm fixed price structure and small business set-aside designation indicate this is a targeted effort to further advance cathode technology to support NASA's space exploration missions.
Description
A plasma discharge cathode for space propulsion capable of >100 a and employing a novel geometry that moves the bulk of the discharge outside of the hollow emitter insert. This allows the plasma volume to be larger than the cathode tunnel and thus
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21C0165?
80NSSC21C0165 was awarded to E Beam Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 19, 2021.
How much is contract 80NSSC21C0165 worth?
The government has obligated $124,723 on 80NSSC21C0165.
Was contract 80NSSC21C0165 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC21C0165 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 500 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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