The proposed work will develop lightweight multifunctional composite materials based on high hydrogen content polybenzoxazine (PBZ) composites that provide excellent radiation shielding capabilities…
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- Contract number
- NNX14CL25P
- Awardee
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Material Answers, LLC UEI YLZ1XFJD3WX6
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $125,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- NNX14SBIRPHASEI Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $125,000.00 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 500 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Weston, MA 02493, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Description
The proposed work will develop lightweight multifunctional composite materials based on high hydrogen content polybenzoxazine (PBZ) composites that provide excellent radiation shielding capabilities as well as high strength, stiffness, and toughness. This approach provides a novel path to addressing NASA's need for lightweight radiation shielding materials that can also serve as structural members and provide protection from micrometeoroid impact. Polybenzoxazines are organic thermosetting polymers that can be tailored at the molecular level to optimize characteristics that are particularly advantageous for radiation shielding applications, such as high hydrogen content. Polybenzoxazines are also easily synthesized from inexpensive raw materials and the precursor, either monomeric or polymeric, can lead to cross-linked, lightweight, and thermally stable polymers. Our project will address the radiation shielding needs identified by NASA by developing lightweight composites containing a high hydrogen content polybenzoxazine resin matrix and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (uhmwpe) reinforcing fibers. Uhmwpe fibers are the preferred reinforcing fiber for radiation shielding applications due to their high hydrogen content. Recent developments in PBZ chemistry now allow for crosslinking at lower temperatures that will not be detrimental to the polyethylene fiber structure.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX14CL25P?
NNX14CL25P was awarded to Material Answers, LLC by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 20, 2014.
How much is contract NNX14CL25P worth?
The government has obligated $125,000 on NNX14CL25P.
Was contract NNX14CL25P competed?
The extent of competition for NNX14CL25P was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 500 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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