Sbir phase i 80NSSC25C0391 lightweight zirconium carbide insulation for high temperature space nuclear propulsion systems
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80NSSC25C0391
- Awardee
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Ultramet UEI N8ZRMWX85NZ6
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $156,500
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $156,500.00 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
- Pacoima, CA 91331, USA
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 | $156,500 |
About this award
NASA's Shared Services Center awarded a $156.5K Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to Ultramet, a small business manufacturer specializing in advanced materials for extreme environments. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, focuses on developing lightweight zirconium carbide insulation for high-temperature space nuclear propulsion systems, with work to be completed by April 30, 2026. This effort aligns with NASA's broader initiatives to advance propulsion technologies for deep space exploration and long-duration missions, where thermal protection and material durability are critical factors in system performance and reliability.
Ultramet, based in Pacoima, California, brings substantial expertise to this effort through its established track record in federal research and development contracts spanning aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. The company has a demonstrated history of developing advanced materials and coatings capable of withstanding extreme operational conditions, with particular strength in refractory metals, ceramics, and thermal protection systems. This Phase I effort represents part of Ultramet's ongoing collaboration with NASA and other federal agencies to advance innovative materials technologies that support next-generation space systems and propulsion applications.
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Who was awarded contract 80NSSC25C0391?
80NSSC25C0391 was awarded to Ultramet by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 29, 2025.
How much is contract 80NSSC25C0391 worth?
The government has obligated $156,500 on 80NSSC25C0391.
Was contract 80NSSC25C0391 competed?
The extent of competition for 80NSSC25C0391 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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