100 KW brayton cycle design for space nuclear electric propulsion
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC24CA193
- Awardee
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Brayton Energy LLC UEI DLTJUW1K6SA3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $500,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $500,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- Hampton, NH 03842, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase III Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $500,000 |
About this award
Brayton Energy LLC, a small disadvantaged business based in Hampton, New Hampshire, was awarded a $500,000 firm fixed-price contract on September 27, 2024, to develop a 100 kilowatt Brayton cycle design for space nuclear electric propulsion. This Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award, set aside for small businesses and funded by a civilian federal agency, represents a continuation of the company's research into advanced propulsion systems for space applications. The contract is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026, with work to be performed at the company's Hampton Beach, New Hampshire facility.
The award reflects Brayton Energy's established expertise in turbomachinery, gas turbines, and space propulsion technologies developed through prior federal research partnerships. The company has previously executed multiple SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts focused on advanced energy and propulsion systems, including closed Brayton convertor designs for space nuclear power applications. This Phase III action represents a progression toward commercialization of the 100 kilowatt Brayton cycle technology, building on fundamental research and development completed in earlier SBIR phases and positioning the company's innovative propulsion technology for potential space applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC24CA193?
80NSSC24CA193 was awarded to Brayton Energy LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 27, 2024.
How much is contract 80NSSC24CA193 worth?
The government has obligated $500,000 on 80NSSC24CA193.
Was contract 80NSSC24CA193 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC24CA193 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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