This is a federal contract award from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Cornerstone Research Group Inc. (CRG), a small business aerospace and defense firm based in Miamisburg, Ohio. The contract, valued at $124,999.00, is for Phase I of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to advance the development of a bi-stable, deployable, composite boom using an electrically activated shape memory polymer (EASMP) technology for solar sail applications. This technology is intended to provide a lightweight, reliable, and controlled deployment solution for solar sails that consumes less power compared to current metal booms. The contract has a total small business set-aside designation, indicating it is reserved for small businesses. CRG has demonstrated expertise in delivering a wide range of innovative research, engineering, and technical services to defense and civilian agencies through numerous federal contract and grant awards, including several Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the Air Force, Navy, and Army.
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