Sbir 1 on-orbit reducer of contamination apparatus (ORCA)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25C0273
- Awardee
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Newbridge Partners, Inc. UEI J5BMECU7SYJ5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $167,395
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $167,395.00 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
- Herndon, VA 20170, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $18,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $149,395 |
About this award
Newbridge Partners, Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Herndon, Virginia, was awarded a $167,395 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract on September 29, 2025, for the On-Orbit Reducer of Contamination Apparatus (ORCA) project. The contract is set aside for small businesses and carries a firm fixed price structure with an ultimate completion date of March 27, 2026. The work will be performed at the contractor's Herndon, Virginia facility under funding from a civilian federal agency's Shared Services Center.
ORCA represents a research and development initiative focused on addressing contamination challenges in the space environment, aligning with the government's emphasis on advancing space technologies and maintaining orbital asset integrity. As a Phase I SBIR award, this contract provides Newbridge Partners with resources to conduct feasibility studies and preliminary technical investigations prior to potential Phase II and Phase III development stages. Newbridge Partners' selection reflects its established track record executing advanced research contracts for agencies including NASA, DARPA, and the U.S. Army, combined with its SBA certification and demonstrated expertise in space technologies and sensor systems applicable to on-orbit operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25C0273?
80NSSC25C0273 was awarded to Newbridge Partners, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 29, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25C0273 worth?
The government has obligated $167,395 on 80NSSC25C0273.
Was contract 80NSSC25C0273 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25C0273 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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