Sbir phase II - high pressure, in-situ hydrogen sensor for space based regenerative fuel cell systems

Active Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
80NSSC26C0125
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,274,959

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,274,959.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 2% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
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
Chico, CA, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The NASA Shared Services Center awarded a $1.27 million definitive contract to Makel Engineering, Inc., a small-business firm, for development of a high-pressure, in-situ hydrogen sensor for space-based regenerative fuel cell systems under an SBIR Phase II effort on September 30, 2026, under a total small business set-away.

Performance extends through September 30, 2028. Place of performance is Chico, California. The contract carries firm fixed-price pricing.

Makel Engineering specializes in advanced chemical sensing technologies and microsensor instrumentation for aerospace and defense applications. The company operates predominantly under SBIR and STTR programs across NASA, DoD, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy, with 99 percent of its federal award footprint as prime contractor. NASA represents Makel's dominant customer, with the NASA Shared Services Center anchoring 29 awards carrying $12.9 million in combined potential value. The company self-performs nearly all reported work with minimal subcontractor engagement.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC26C0125?

80NSSC26C0125 was awarded to Makel Engineering, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on September 30, 2026.

How much is contract 80NSSC26C0125 worth?

The government has obligated $1,274,959 on 80NSSC26C0125.

Was contract 80NSSC26C0125 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC26C0125 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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