Radiation shielding materials are necessary for protecting astronaut crews from the hazards of space radiation during future NASA missions. Although polyethylene based materials and composites are…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX16CL14C
- Awardee
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Kaneka Aerospace LLC UEI CWX3Z22BF9M3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $740,036
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- NNX16SBIRII Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $740,036.00 Current and 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 500 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Benicia, CA 94510, 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 | |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $740,036 |
About this award
This is a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Kaneka Aerospace LLC, doing business as Applied Poleramic, Inc. (API), for the development of a new generation of structural high hydrogen content matrix materials combined with an interlayer modification approach to create fiber reinforced composite materials with enhanced radiation shielding, damage tolerance, and improved flammability resistance. The contract, valued at $740,036, is focused on addressing the need for radiation shielding materials to protect astronaut crews during future NASA missions. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price Definitive Contract with an ultimate completion date of April 26, 2018.
Description
Radiation shielding materials are necessary for protecting astronaut crews from the hazards of space radiation during future NASA missions. Although polyethylene based materials and composites are attractive for radiation shielding due to high hydrogen content, the poor thermal performance has limited its use as a parasitic, nonstructural material. Further impeding use of this material is its inherent flammability. Accordingly, thermally stable structural materials having low flammability combined with radiation shielding are necessary for the development of next generation aerospace structures and vehicles. IT would be further desirable that the non-parasitic material has excellent damage tolerance to mitigate impact events in operation. Applied poleramic, INC. Proposes to develop a new generation of structural high hydrogen content matrix materials which will be combined with an interlayer modification approach to result in fiber reinforced composite materials having enhanced radiation shielding combined with excellent damage tolerance and improved flammability resistance.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX16CL14C?
NNX16CL14C was awarded to Kaneka Aerospace LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 27, 2016.
How much is contract NNX16CL14C worth?
The government has obligated $740,036 on NNX16CL14C.
Was contract NNX16CL14C competed?
The extent of competition for NNX16CL14C 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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