Sbir phase II - axolotl: autonomous robotics to enable cost-effective in-space assembly and outfitting of orbital infrastructure

Active Definitive Contract Awarded

Contract number
80NSSC27C0043
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,273,575

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$1,273,575.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 0% complete
Current and potential, with all options
NAICS code
541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
PSC
AJ14 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; R&D Administrative Expenses
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
Seattle, WA 98188, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The civilian Shared Services Center awarded a $1.27 million firm fixed price definitive contract to Starfish Space Inc. on November 10, 2026, under a Total Small Business set-aside as an SBIR Phase II action for the AXOLOTL program.

The contract covers autonomous robotics to enable cost-effective in-space assembly and outfitting of orbital infrastructure. Place of performance is Seattle, WA 98188, and ultimate completion is May 16, 2028.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 80NSSC27C0043?

80NSSC27C0043 was awarded to Starfish Space Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on November 10, 2026.

How much is contract 80NSSC27C0043 worth?

The government has obligated $1,273,575 on 80NSSC27C0043.

Was contract 80NSSC27C0043 competed?

The extent of competition for 80NSSC27C0043 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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