Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Huntsville, AL 35811, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
STTR Phase II
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
This is a $1,246,736 Firm Fixed Price STTR Phase II contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Plasma Processes, LLC, a small business manufacturer of materials solutions for industrial applications. The contract is for the development of the Orion Launch Abort System (LAS), which utilizes advanced ceramic composite components as a valve control system to allow for safe maneuverability away from danger. The Phase I effort demonstrated an innovative technique to join metallic and ceramic composite materials, and the Phase II effort will optimize the joining interface and produce pintle assemblies for hot fire testing with a major aerospace prime contractor, Orbital ATK. The contract was set aside for small businesses.