Under a phase 1 effort, we successfully developed and demonstrated a spark ignition concept where propellant flow drives a very simple fluid mechanical oscillator to excite a piezoelectric crystal.…

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Contract number
NNX11CB38C
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$599,974

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$599,974.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Johnson Space Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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
Murrieta, CA, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase II Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Funding Only Action 5 $199,974
Other Administrative Action 4 $0
Funding Only Action 3 $50,000
Funding Only Action 2 $200,000
Funding Only Action 1 $75,000
Original award $75,000

Description

As the agency reported it.

Under a phase 1 effort, we successfully developed and demonstrated a spark ignition concept where propellant flow drives a very simple fluid mechanical oscillator to excite a piezoelectric crystal. The phase 1 effort exceeded expectations, with the device demonstrating reliable ignition of both hydrogen and propane fuels, and achieving in excess of 1 million impact cycles (40,000 start cycles) during fatigue testing without measureable degradation. Several spin-off concepts were also identified that provide additional options for improving spark ignition system design. Develop specific ignition system designs for two customer applications, with the intention of having these ignition systems demonstrated in engine ground testing during phase 2 and ready to start flight qualification immediately following the phase 2 effort. Both customers (united launch alliance and pratt whitney rocketdyne) have expressed interest and commitment in participating in the phase 2 activity, making engines and facilities available for development testing, and integrating any resulting viable products into their flight engines. The ULA application is a new gaseous bipropellant H2/O2 attitude control thruster, for which the piezoelectric igniter is ideal as a simple, direct ignition source. The PWR application is for an evolved RL-10 study currently underway, for which the piezoelectric system might be scaled up or used as a pilot igniter for a torch, or make use of another spin-off concept that was identified during the phase 1 effort. The timing of this phase 2 effort coincides perfectly with near term needs of both these customers, as well as for other small engine applications in work to replace catalytic hydrazine engines with BI-propellant engines that will require a simple and reliable ignition source.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract NNX11CB38C?

NNX11CB38C was awarded to Innovative Engineering Solutions, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 3, 2011.

How much is contract NNX11CB38C worth?

The government has obligated $599,974 on NNX11CB38C.

Which agency awarded contract NNX11CB38C?

Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX11CB38C, with funding from Johnson Space Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

Was contract NNX11CB38C competed?

The extent of competition for NNX11CB38C 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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