Cryogenic fluid management (CFM) is a critical technical area that is needed for the successful development for future space exploration. A key challenge is the storability of LH2, LCH4, and LOX…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX13CC81C
- Awardee
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Aspen Aerogels, Inc. UEI RUMAJ7ELJG96
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $699,999
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- SBIR13PHASEII Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $699,999.00 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 · 500 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Northborough, MA 01532, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $699,999 |
Description
Cryogenic fluid management (CFM) is a critical technical area that is needed for the successful development for future space exploration. A key challenge is the storability of LH2, LCH4, and LOX propellants for long durations. The storage tanks must be well insulated to prevent over pressurization and venting, which lead to unacceptable propellant losses for long-duration missions to mars and beyond. Aspen aerogels validated the key process step for a next generation aerogel manufacturing technology to enable the fabrication of thin, low density aerogel materials. Multi-layer aerogel insulation (MLAI) system prototypes were prepared using sheets of these aerogel materials that have superior thermal performance exceeding that of the current state of the art insulation for space application, MLI, across the vacuum range tested (0.01 100 millitorr). The exceptional properties of this system include a new breakthrough in high vacuum cryogenic thermal insulation, providing a durable material with excellent thermal performance at a reduced cost when compared to longstanding state-of-the-art MLI systems. During the phase II program, further refinement and qualification/systemlevel testing of the MLAI system will be performed for use in cryogenic storage applications.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX13CC81C?
NNX13CC81C was awarded to Aspen Aerogels, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 1, 2013.
How much is contract NNX13CC81C worth?
The government has obligated $699,999 on NNX13CC81C.
Which agency awarded contract NNX13CC81C?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX13CC81C, with funding from Glenn Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract NNX13CC81C competed?
The extent of competition for NNX13CC81C 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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