We propose an innovative, low coherence probe for rapid measurement of free-form optical surfaces based on a novel method of spectrally controlled interferometry. The key innovations are the use of…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX17CG04C
- Awardee
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Apre Instruments Inc. UEI FUTBLJCG2ND3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $730,603
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $730,603.00 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
- Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
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| Original award | $730,603 |
About this award
This SBIR Phase II contract was awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to Apre Instruments Inc., a for-profit manufacturing company. The contract, valued at $730,603.00, is for the development of an innovative low-coherence probe capable of rapidly measuring freeform optical surfaces with nanometer-level precision and high slope acceptance angles. This capability meets NASA's need to measure optical components ranging from 0.5 cm to 6 cm in diameter, with slopes up to 20 degrees (potentially up to 60 degrees), and an uncertainty target of 2 nm RMS. The contract has a set-aside designation for Small Businesses.
Description
We propose an innovative, low coherence probe for rapid measurement of free-form optical surfaces based on a novel method of spectrally controlled interferometry. The key innovations are the use of a new interferometric modality and a novel non-contact optical probe that together measure high surface slope acceptance angles to nanometer sensitivity. When the probe is integrated with a precision motion, x, y,&z metrology frame, IT will meet NASA's need to measure free-form optical surfaces from 0.5 CM to 6 CM diameter ranging from f/2 to f/20, including slopes up to 20 degrees (with potential for 60 degrees), with an uncertainty targeted at 2 NM RMS. The probe operation does not require tilting to measure slopes. This results in this simplified cartesian metrology frame, also critical to achieve 2 nanometer measurement uncertainty. These features: nanometer resolution and 20 degree slope acceptance angle, have up to this time not been found in a single probe or sensor, non-contact or contact. This phase II proposal takes the probe and its innovative spectrally controlled light source into a production prototype level capable of meeting NASA metrology goals.
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Who was awarded contract NNX17CG04C?
NNX17CG04C was awarded to Apre Instruments Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on April 21, 2017.
How much is contract NNX17CG04C worth?
The government has obligated $730,603 on NNX17CG04C.
Was contract NNX17CG04C competed?
The extent of competition for NNX17CG04C 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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