Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Longmont, CO 80503, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
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National Interest Action
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Research Type
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Primary Consortia Member
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Roccor LLC, a small business, was awarded a $122,273 firm-fixed-price contract by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to develop a flat, titanium/water heat pipe with an integrated deployable composite radiator. This technology aims to enable the use of kilowatt-class fission power systems for surface missions to the Moon and Mars. The proposed design leverages Roccor's expertise in high-strain composite deployable structures and two-phase thermal management products for spacecraft applications. The objective is to demonstrate the technical feasibility of the heat pipe/radiator and conduct a preliminary design-analysis-fabrication loop for a 200-watt panel compatible with Stirling engine technology. This research supports NASA's continued advancement of space technologies and exploration objectives.