Sttr phase i low-cost manufacturing of reusable thermal protection systems (TPS)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25C0361
- Awardee
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Sporian Microsystems, Inc. UEI QXCGJ12J54P2
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $156,486
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $156,486.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 99% 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
- Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $156,486 |
About this award
Sporian Microsystems, Inc., a small business based in Lafayette, Colorado, was awarded a $156,486 Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract by a civilian federal agency to develop low-cost manufacturing processes for reusable thermal protection systems (TPS). This firm fixed-price contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and will be performed at the company's Lafayette location, with an expected completion date of October 28, 2026. The STTR Phase I program represents an early-stage research and development effort designed to explore the technical feasibility of innovative concepts before potential advancement to more comprehensive Phase II development.
Sporian Microsystems brings significant experience in advanced sensing and materials technologies through its extensive history with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and STTR programs across federal agencies including NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Air Force Research Laboratory. The company's established expertise in high-temperature sensing and specialized materials development positions it well to address the technical challenges of manufacturing cost-effective, reusable thermal protection systems for hypersonic and space applications. This contract aligns with the company's demonstrated capability to develop innovative solutions in thermal protection and advanced materials, areas critical to the nation's space and defense sectors.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University | $45,195 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25C0361?
80NSSC25C0361 was awarded to Sporian Microsystems, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 29, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25C0361 worth?
The government has obligated $156,486 on 80NSSC25C0361.
Was contract 80NSSC25C0361 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25C0361 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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