Tipping point technologies - "hydros thruster" hydros is a novel propulsion system that uses a hybrid electrical/chemical scheme to provide high thrust (1N) and high ISP with a safe, nontoxic,…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNA16BD36C
- Awardee
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Tethers Unlimited, Inc. UEI FHC2EKAPYU47
- Awarding agency
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Ames Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $1,344,537
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- NNH15ZOA001N15STMD001 Solicitation number
- Spacetech-reddi-15 NRA appendix utilizing public-private partnerships to advance tipping point technologies Award Notice · Posted May 14, 2015
- Contract value 95% obligated
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- $1,344,537.00 Current, with exercised options
- $1,418,263.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 50 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Bothell, WA 98011, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $31,959 | |
| Exercise an Option | $66,644 | |
| Change Order | $14,552 | |
| Change Order | $27,959 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $35,978 | |
| Change Order | $84,561 | |
| Change Order | $112,078 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $646,113 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $324,693 |
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About this award
This $1,418,263 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the Ames Research Center, a civilian agency, to Tethers Unlimited, Inc., a small business, to develop the "HYDROS THRUSTER" - a novel propulsion system that uses electrolysis to split water into hydrogen and oxygen for a safe, nontoxic, and non-explosive bipropellant thruster optimized for CubeSat and microsatellite applications. The contract has no set-aside designation and is scheduled for completion by June 22, 2021. Tethers Unlimited has previously received prime contracts and subcontracts from NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Air Force Research Laboratory for various space-related technologies, including spacecraft radios, robotic manipulators, and modular avionics systems.
Description
Tipping point technologies - "hydros thruster" hydros is a novel propulsion system that uses a hybrid electrical/chemical scheme to provide high thrust (1N) and high ISP with a safe, nontoxic, non-explosive, nonpressurized propellant water. This project will use electrolysis to split water propellant into gaseous hydrogen and oxygen, burning hydrogen and oxygen in a simple bipropellant thruster and optimizing the system for cubesat and microsat applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNA16BD36C?
NNA16BD36C was awarded to Tethers Unlimited, Inc. by Ames Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 24, 2016.
How much is contract NNA16BD36C worth?
The government has obligated $1,344,537 on NNA16BD36C. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,418,263.
Was contract NNA16BD36C competed?
The extent of competition for NNA16BD36C was full and open competition. The government received 50 offers.
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