This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to Ultramet, a small business manufacturer located in Pacoima, California. The $156,500 Firm Fixed Price contract is for the development of lightweight zirconium carbide insulation for high-temperature space nuclear propulsion systems. The contract has a period of performance through March 27, 2026 and is set aside for small businesses. Ultramet is an experienced federal contractor, having secured numerous SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards from agencies like the Missile Defense Agency, Air Force Research Laboratory, Office of Naval Research, and NASA for advanced materials research and development. This contract continues Ultramet's work on sophisticated technologies for aerospace, defense, and energy applications.
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