Advanced survivable thermal control material systems for aggressive planetary dusty environments

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Contract number
80NSSC21C0514
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$750,000

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$750,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
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
Streamwood, IL 60107, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $750,000

About this award

Applied Material Systems Engineering, Inc. (AMS Engineering), a minority-owned small disadvantaged business located in Streamwood, Illinois, was awarded a $750,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center on July 27, 2021. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside with a firm fixed price structure, focuses on developing advanced survivable thermal control material systems specifically designed for aggressive planetary dusty environments. The research addresses critical challenges associated with thermal management and dust resistance for space exploration applications, with an ultimate completion date of July 26, 2023. This Phase II award builds upon earlier SBIR research conducted by AMS Engineering, which has established the company as a specialized provider of innovative thermal control technologies and coating solutions for aerospace and scientific applications.

AMS Engineering's selection for this contract reflects NASA's investment in small business innovation for solving complex engineering challenges related to extreme environmental conditions in space exploration. The company's focus on thermal radiator performance, material durability, and dust mitigation technologies aligns with NASA's ongoing mission requirements for lunar and planetary exploration programs. As a Phase II SBIR award, this contract represents a progression from the initial feasibility studies conducted in Phase I, allowing the company to further develop and refine its advanced material systems for practical flight and test hardware applications. The contract demonstrates the continuing partnership between NASA and small innovative firms to advance critical technologies for next-generation space missions.

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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC21C0514?

80NSSC21C0514 was awarded to Applied Material Systems Engineering, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on July 27, 2021.

How much is contract 80NSSC21C0514 worth?

The government has obligated $750,000 on 80NSSC21C0514.

Was contract 80NSSC21C0514 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC21C0514 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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