A mars ascent vehicle (MAV) uses solid rocket motors to propel soil samples into orbit, but the motors cannot provide steering. Flexseal TVC control is planned for the first stage while hydrazine…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX11CA69C
- Awardee
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Totally Benign Enterprises UEI H9LMVU7MY4G3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $594,202
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $594,202.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Glenn Research Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Casper, WY, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $194,202 | |
| Funding Only Action | $200,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $75,000 | |
| Original award | $75,000 |
Description
A mars ascent vehicle (MAV) uses solid rocket motors to propel soil samples into orbit, but the motors cannot provide steering. Flexseal TVC control is planned for the first stage while hydrazine thrusters will be used for spin stabilization of the second stage. This approach is heavy and results in a spinning sample container in orbit, which is difficult to recover. Wickman spacecraft & propulsion company (wspc) proposes innovative hot gas thrusters for steering that use the gases from the solid rocket combustion chambers. This approach is lighter, improves orbit insertion accuracy and provides a non-spinning orbiting container to increase mission success probability.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX11CA69C?
NNX11CA69C was awarded to Totally Benign Enterprises by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 2, 2011.
How much is contract NNX11CA69C worth?
The government has obligated $594,202 on NNX11CA69C.
Which agency awarded contract NNX11CA69C?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX11CA69C, with funding from Glenn Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract NNX11CA69C competed?
The extent of competition for NNX11CA69C was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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