This phase 1 sbir is to demonstrate feasibility of using selective laser melting (SLM) to produce a 3- meter symmetrical radius of curvature (ROC) isogrid mirror substrate which will significantly…
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- Contract number
- NNX16CM26P
- Awardee
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Arctic Slope Technical Services, Inc. UEI JRCDHBZD87J1
- 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
- Huntsville, AL 35824, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract awarded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to Arctic Slope Technical Services, Inc., an Alaskan Native Corporation-owned small disadvantaged business. The $125,000 firm-fixed-price contract is to demonstrate the feasibility of using selective laser melting (SLM) to produce a 3-meter symmetrical radius of curvature isogrid mirror substrate for use in ultraviolet, optical, and infrared (UVOIR) telescopes. The goal is to reduce the traditional mechanical machining required for mirror surface preparation before and after nickel plating by fabricating the mirror facesheet as the top layers during the SLM process. If successful, this could enable scaling the technology to support flight hardware designs for UVOIR mirrors.
Description
This phase 1 sbir is to demonstrate feasibility of using selective laser melting (SLM) to produce a 3- meter symmetrical radius of curvature (ROC) isogrid mirror substrate which will significantly reduce traditional mechanical machining of the mirror surface before and after nickel plating. The technique in accomplishing this is by fabricating the lens facesheet as the top most layers in the melting process. This way, our melting technique in producing the best possible finish on the lens surface SLM can provide. If this is successful, then performing a electro-polishing of the substrate before nickel plating the lens facesheet, single point diamond turning (SPDT) is the only time IT is necessary. By developing the SLM techniques having a facesheet ROC with minimum variation, and having an optimized facesheet thickness designed for additive manufacturing, this substrate can be scaled to support flight hardware designs for uvoir mirrors.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX16CM26P?
NNX16CM26P was awarded to Arctic Slope Technical Services, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 10, 2016.
How much is contract NNX16CM26P worth?
The government has obligated $125,000 on NNX16CM26P.
Was contract NNX16CM26P competed?
The extent of competition for NNX16CM26P 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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