Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Wayne, PA 19087, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Walsh Healy Act
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase II Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
This SBIR Phase II contract, awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Langley Research Center to Materials Research & Design Inc. (Mr&D), focuses on developing a tool to predict the fatigue life of ceramic matrix composite (CMC) laminates. The $599,962 fixed-price contract aims to create an algorithm that can model the effects of mechanical loading, temperature, and environment on CMC fatigue, which represents a significant advancement in the state-of-the-art for CMC design. The contract is set aside for small businesses and is part of Mr&D's extensive portfolio of federal R&D contracts, including work as a prime contractor and subcontractor on projects for the Department of Defense, Air Force, Navy, Missile Defense Agency, and NASA. Mr&D's expertise in high-temperature materials for aerospace applications, such as thermal protection systems and hypersonic vehicles, has made the company a valued partner in federal advanced materials research efforts.