Nanosonic has demonstrated that shape memory metal rubbertm (SM-MR) adaptive skins exhibit reconfigurable and durable RF properties. IT is hypothesized that such morphing skins shall also exhibit…
Ended Purchase Order Awarded
- Contract number
- NNX10RA85P
- Awardee
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Nanosonic Inc. UEI ZK7ECNMN7MM5
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $100,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Recovery act - radiation resistant reconfigurable shape memory metal rubber aspace arrays Award Notice · Posted Feb 1, 2010
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $100,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Ames 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 · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Blacksburg, VA, USA
- Research
- STTR Phase I
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
This is a STTR Phase I contract awarded by NASA's Ames Research Center to Nanosonic Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Pembroke, Virginia. The contract, valued at $100,000.00, is for the development of radiation-resistant, reconfigurable shape memory metal rubber (SM-MR) space array materials.
The objective is to verify the radiation shielding capabilities of Nanosonic's SM-MR technology, which uses self-assembled high-z, dense gold and silver nanoparticles to provide durable, lightweight, and flexible radiation shielding. The materials are hypothesized to maintain their shielding properties even when mechanically morphed, a key requirement for deployable space structures. The Phase I effort aims to reach Technology Readiness Level 6, with plans to advance to TRL 8 and 9 during follow-on phases with the assistance of a space systems prime contractor.
This contract was set aside for small businesses, highlighting Nanosonic's role in supporting federal small business initiatives. The company has a history of SBIR and STTR awards, leveraging its expertise in advanced materials and innovative devices to address the needs of agencies like NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy.
Description
Nanosonic has demonstrated that shape memory metal rubbertm (SM-MR) adaptive skins exhibit reconfigurable and durable RF properties. IT is hypothesized that such morphing skins shall also exhibit durable radiation resistance upon morphing; a property that few, if any, flexible materials offer. Typical highly filled or metal evaporated nanocomposites crack and spall upon flexation, and cannot be repeatedly mechanically stretched without rupture after a few cyclic strains. SM-MR nanostructured morphing materials are based on self-assembled high Z, dense, AU and AG nanoparticles, rather than PB. Our manufacturing process yields tough skins that can be repeatedly and severely mechanically morphed without loss of EMI shielding (-88DB). Nanosonic, together with colorado state university, have demonstrated that SM-MR is up to 50% lighter in weight and provides greater gamma RAY attenuation relative to commercial off-the-shelf shielding materials, without emitting harmful secondary radiation under a 137CS source. During phase I, radiation shielding would be verified for SM-MR during potential disparate space array morphed configurations to demonstrate durability, stowability, and reconfigurability for space tolerant structures with self-healing properties to reach TRL6. TRL8 and 9 shall be reached during phase II and III with assistance from our space systems prime partner upon flight testing and integration.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX10RA85P?
NNX10RA85P was awarded to Nanosonic Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on January 29, 2010.
How much is contract NNX10RA85P worth?
The government has obligated $100,000 on NNX10RA85P.
Which agency awarded contract NNX10RA85P?
Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX10RA85P, with funding from Ames Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
Was contract NNX10RA85P competed?
The extent of competition for NNX10RA85P was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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