Spark ignition of a BI-propellant rocket engine is a classic, proven, and generally reliable process. However, timing can be critical, and the control logic, additional electronic components and…
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- NNX10CD19P
- Awardee
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Innovative Engineering Solutions, Inc. UEI D4LYF24VHCB9
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $99,054
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $99,054.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Glenn Research Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- 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 Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Murrieta, CA, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Description
Spark ignition of a BI-propellant rocket engine is a classic, proven, and generally reliable process. However, timing can be critical, and the control logic, additional electronic components and wiring adds complexity, cost and weight. These factors can be especially undesirable for small attitude or reaction control engines. The proposed innovation uses a novel method to excite a piezo-ceramic crystal using the initiation of propellant flow to the engine. When the propellant valves are opened, the precise timing of the spark relative to propellant flow, as well as the flow start transient, are governed by the geometry of the device. Hence, precise, repeatable start conditions should be achieved with no additional control logic or complexity. Furthermore, the piezo-ceramic crystal is integral to (and embedded in) the igniter body, thereby completely eliminating external wiring and associated complexity. A bench-top demonstration of one manifestation of the device (incorporating only one very simple moving part) has already demonstrated basic feasibility. Other manifestations with no moving parts what-so-ever (at the macroscopic scale) may also be viable, and will be investigated. Phase 1 TLR advancement goal is from 3 to 5, with phase 2 goal of 7.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX10CD19P?
NNX10CD19P was awarded to Innovative Engineering Solutions, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 29, 2010.
How much is contract NNX10CD19P worth?
The government has obligated $99,054 on NNX10CD19P.
Which agency awarded contract NNX10CD19P?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX10CD19P, with funding from Glenn Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract NNX10CD19P competed?
The extent of competition for NNX10CD19P was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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