Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Pembroke, VA 24136, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
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Research Type
STTR Phase I
Primary Consortia Member
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This is a Small Business Innovation Research (STTR) Phase I contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Nanosonic Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Pembroke, Virginia. The $125,000 contract is for the development of a lightweight, ultra-low permeability, cryogenically flexible polymer material for use in inflatable habitat bladders. The material is designed to meet requirements for hydrogen dispenser hoses, including the ability to withstand high pressures, wide temperature ranges, and mechanical wear. The contract is part of NASA's "ULTRA LOW AIR AND H2 PERMEABILITY CRYOGENIC BLADDER MATERIALS FOR INFLATABLE HABITATS" program, which aims to advance materials for space exploration applications. As a total small business set-aside, this contract highlights Nanosonic's role in supporting federal small business initiatives through its expertise in advanced materials and innovative technologies.