Under this phase II sbir project we will build and test a stirling-cycle cryocooler and coolant circulating subsystem for use with broad area cooling (BAC) systems to deliver reduced or zero…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX17CC26C
- Awardee
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Converter Source LLC UEI EFAAMTGXMHL1
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $748,798
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $748,798.00 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
- Athens, OH 45701, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
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| Original award | $748,798 |
About this award
This is a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Converter Source LLC, a limited liability company, for the development and testing of a Stirling-cycle cryocooler and coolant circulating subsystem. The cryocooler system is intended for use with broad area cooling (BAC) systems to enable reduced or zero boil-off storage of cryogenic liquid propellants for long-term in-space applications. The contract is a firm fixed price award with a potential value of $748,798.00 and a completion date of December 4, 2019.
Description
Under this phase II sbir project we will build and test a stirling-cycle cryocooler and coolant circulating subsystem for use with broad area cooling (BAC) systems to deliver reduced or zero boil-off propellant storage. We will also refine the design of an innovative linear-reciprocating cold-circulator that resides at the same temperature as the BAC coolant, although we will not have the resources to build this component in phase II. Compared to conventional reverse turbo-brayton cycle cooling technology our stirling-cycle technology offers higher cooling efficiency and requires no bulky recuperator component. Our double-acting stirling cycle configuration combines a linear motor with a moving piston/regenerator assembly into a self-contained module. A number of such modules can be connected together into several possible cryocooler layouts to scale heat lift capacity, achieve system redundancy and provide flexible integration with the BAC coolant loop. This modular approach provides the system designer with packaging options not available with conventional stirling cryocoolers.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX17CC26C?
NNX17CC26C was awarded to Converter Source LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 5, 2017.
How much is contract NNX17CC26C worth?
The government has obligated $748,798 on NNX17CC26C.
Was contract NNX17CC26C competed?
The extent of competition for NNX17CC26C 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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