This task order is issued to perform in cooperation with NASA the integration of the electric propulsion system for the x-57 aircraft. The contractor shall provide continued engineering services to…
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 80AFRC18F0131
- Awardee
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Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. UEI MFCTLU3MRXC8
- Awarding agency
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Armstrong Flight Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $399,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $399,000.00 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Oceano, CA, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase III Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$21,988 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $420,988 |
About this award
Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. (Esaero), a small aerospace engineering firm based in San Luis Obispo, California, was awarded a $399,000 firm fixed-price delivery order by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on August 6, 2018, to support the integration of the electric propulsion system for the X-57 Maxwell aircraft. The X-57 is NASA's experimental all-electric aircraft designed to demonstrate advanced electric propulsion technologies for aviation. Under this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract, Esaero provided continued engineering services to integrate electrical motors into the Tecnam engine nacelles while performing integration work on the traction system, command system, and associated instrumentation. The work was performed in Oceano, California, with a completion target of March 29, 2019.
This contract award reflects no set-aside designation and represents continuation of Esaero's specialized expertise in electric propulsion systems for aerospace applications. The company has built a strong track record with federal agencies including NASA, the Department of Defense, and DARPA through the SBIR program, consistently delivering advanced electric and hybrid propulsion technologies. The X-57 project underscores NASA's commitment to advancing electric aviation technologies and demonstrates Esaero's position as a key technology partner in developing the next generation of environmentally sustainable aircraft propulsion systems.
Description
This task order is issued to perform in cooperation with NASA the integration of the electric propulsion system for the x-57 aircraft. The contractor shall provide continued engineering services to integrate the electrical motors into the tecnam engine nacelles, and perform the required traction system, command system, and instrumentation integration in the aircraft.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 80AFRC18F0131?
80AFRC18F0131 was awarded to Empirical Systems Aerospace Inc. by Armstrong Flight Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on August 6, 2018.
How much is contract 80AFRC18F0131 worth?
The government has obligated $399,000 on 80AFRC18F0131.
Is contract 80AFRC18F0131 an order under another contract?
Yes. 80AFRC18F0131 is a delivery order under NND15SA42B, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 80AFRC18F0131 competed?
The extent of competition for 80AFRC18F0131 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources.
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