Renewed interest in missions to explore other planets has created a need for higher performance thermal protection systems (TPS) capable of shielding spacecraft from the severe heating encountered…

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Contract number
NNX13CA30P
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$124,814

Award facts

Opportunity
  • NNX13SBIRPHASEI Solicitation number
Contract value 100% obligated
$124,814.00 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)
PSC
AR11 Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 430 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Northborough, MA 01532, USA
Research
SBIR Program Phase I Action

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Description

As the agency reported it.

Renewed interest in missions to explore other planets has created a need for higher performance thermal protection systems (TPS) capable of shielding spacecraft from the severe heating encountered during hypersonic flight through planetary atmospheres. Additional advances in the robustness, reliability, and survivability of single and dual heating exposures are desired while maintaining mass and thickness requirements. The ability to decelerate high-mass entry vehicles relies on flexible or deployable aeroshells which offer an approach for achieving larger aeroshell surface areas than otherwise attainable. A flexible TPS is required that is capable of surviving reasonably high heat flux and durable enough to survive the rigors of construction, handling, and deployment. Aspen aerogels proposes to develop improved flexible ablative reinforced polymeric aerogels to meet this challenge. During phase I we will optimize the preparation methods to reduce thermal conductivity and increase flexibility and conduct a complete study of the aerogels' properties and capabilities. The technology readiness level will progress from 2 to 3 during phase 1. Successful completion of a phase II program will result in an optimized and scalable formulation for the aerogel component of flexible TPS and performance data which will be available for further commercialization efforts for the aerospace industry.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract NNX13CA30P?

NNX13CA30P was awarded to Aspen Aerogels, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on May 23, 2013.

How much is contract NNX13CA30P worth?

The government has obligated $124,814 on NNX13CA30P.

Which agency awarded contract NNX13CA30P?

Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) awarded NNX13CA30P, with funding from Ames Research Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).

Was contract NNX13CA30P competed?

The extent of competition for NNX13CA30P was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 430 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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