We propose an innovative, low coherence probe for rapid measurement of free-form optical surfaces based on a novel method of spectrally controlled interferometry. The key innovations are the use of…
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- Contract number
- NNX16CG60P
- Awardee
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Apre Instruments Inc. UEI FUTBLJCG2ND3
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $125,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- NNX16SBIRPH1 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
- Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
This SBIR Phase I contract was awarded by NASA's Shared Services Center to Apre Instruments Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of optical metrology instruments. The $125,000 firm-fixed-price contract is for the development of an "innovative, low coherence probe for rapid measurement of free-form optical surfaces" using a novel spectrally controlled interferometry technique. The key innovations include a high surface slope acceptance angle up to 20 degrees (potentially 60 degrees) and nanometer-level measurement uncertainty, capabilities not previously found in a single non-contact optical probe. This SBIR Phase I award is intended to integrate Apre's previously developed spectrally controlled interferometry technology into a practical detection method, readying it for a potential SBIR Phase II project. The contract has a total small business set-aside designation.
Description
We propose an innovative, low coherence probe for rapid measurement of free-form optical surfaces based on a novel method of spectrally controlled interferometry. The key innovations are the use of a new interferometric modality and a novel non-contact optical probe that together measure high surface slope acceptance angles to nanometer sensitivity. When the probe is integrated with a precision motion, x, y,&z metrology frame (phase II) (see figure?1), IT will meet NASA's need to measure free-form optical surfaces from 0.5 CM to 6 CM diameter ranging from f/2 to f/20, including slopes up to 20 degrees (with potential for 60 degrees), with an uncertainty targeted at 2?NM RMS. The probe operation does not require tilting to measure slopes. This results in this simplified cartesian metrology frame, also critical to achieve 2 nanometer measurement uncertainty. These features: nanometer resolution and 20 degree slope acceptance angle, have up to this time not been found in a single probe or sensor, non-contact or contact. This proposal integrates the spectrally controlled source and breadboard probe developed under a previous sbir to develop a practical detection method reading the technology for a successful sbir phase II project.
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Who was awarded contract NNX16CG60P?
NNX16CG60P was awarded to Apre Instruments Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 10, 2016.
How much is contract NNX16CG60P worth?
The government has obligated $125,000 on NNX16CG60P.
Was contract NNX16CG60P competed?
The extent of competition for NNX16CG60P 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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