Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
State College, PA, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Number Of Offers Received
500
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase I Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
This federal contract award, NNX15CL74P, was issued by the Shared Services Center, a civilian agency, to Amchemteq Inc., a small business that is minority-owned, woman-owned, and Asian-Pacific American-owned. The contract, valued at $83,266.00, is part of the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Program Phase I and is focused on developing an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber epoxy composite hybridized with gadolinium nanoparticles for radiation shielding applications in aerospace. The objective is to create a lightweight radiation shielding structure to protect astronauts and spacecraft during long-duration space exploration missions, addressing the threat posed by deep space radiation. This contract award is a firm fixed-price purchase order and has a total small business set-aside designation.