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
Not listed
Research Type
STTR Phase I
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
This federal contract award to Nanosonic Inc., a small business manufacturer based in Pembroke, Virginia, is for the development of fabric extensometers that can be integrated into the structural webbings of inflatable space habitats. The $124,999 Firm Fixed Price contract was awarded by NASA's Shared Services Center under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The purpose is to create flexible, conductive sensor materials that can measure the strains and loads within the webbing during habitat inflation and long-term use, which is critical information for ensuring proper habitat design and monitoring structural integrity over time. This contract supports NASA's need for advanced instrumentation to evaluate the performance of future inflatable space habitat systems, which provide greater interior volume than traditional rigid structures. The set-aside designation indicates this is a total small business award, highlighting Nanosonic's role in supporting federal small business initiatives.