Sbir I electrochemical compression of martian atmospheric CO2 for in-situ resource utilization
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25C0188
- Awardee
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Dioxide Materials, Inc. UEI YXPXMCCWFKL4
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $150,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $150,000.00 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
- Highland Beach, FL 33487, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $150,000 |
About this award
Dioxide Materials, Inc., a small business based in Boca Raton, Florida, was awarded a $150,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract by the Shared Services Center in September 2025. The contract is set aside for small businesses under a firm fixed-price arrangement and focuses on developing electrochemical compression technology to extract and utilize carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere for in-situ resource utilization. The work is scheduled for completion by March 27, 2026, with performance conducted in Highland Beach, Florida. This award reflects the government's interest in advancing aerospace technology and extraterrestrial resource management capabilities.
Dioxide Materials specializes in carbon dioxide conversion and electrolysis technologies with a demonstrated track record in federal funding. The company has previously secured substantial support from the Department of Energy, including grants totaling over $1.5 million for developing advanced membrane technologies and carbon dioxide electrolysis systems. This SBIR Phase I contract represents an expansion of the company's expertise into space applications, leveraging its scientific capabilities in CO2 utilization to support potential future Mars exploration missions and resource extraction objectives.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25C0188?
80NSSC25C0188 was awarded to Dioxide Materials, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 29, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25C0188 worth?
The government has obligated $150,000 on 80NSSC25C0188.
Was contract 80NSSC25C0188 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25C0188 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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