This sbir phase I project aims to develop a new manufacturing approach for deformable mirrors (DMS) by batch fabricating the stack actuator array. The innovation leverages on our experience in…
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- Contract number
- NNX17CP52P
- Awardee
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Microscale, Inc. UEI JEHLAUR1Z3N6
- Awarding agency
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Shared Services Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Obligated
- $124,909
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $124,909.00 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
- Woburn, MA 01801, 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 Microscale, Inc., a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business. The contract, valued at $124,909, aims to develop a new manufacturing approach for deformable mirrors (DMs) by batch fabricating the stack actuator array. This innovation leverages Microscale's experience in developing stack actuator DM systems with integrated ASIC driver electronics, enabling next-generation DM-ASIC systems with significantly improved electro-mechanical performance, reduced wiring, power dissipation, form factor, and cost compared to traditional piezoelectric DMs. The contract is aligned with NASA's Exoplanet Exploration Program technology needs for scalable DM and driver electronics solutions.
Description
This sbir phase I project aims to develop a new manufacturing approach for deformable mirrors (DMS) by batch fabricating the stack actuator array. The innovation leverages on our experience in developing stack actuator DM system with integrated asic driver electronics, enabling the next-generation DM-asic systems that are featured with: electro-mechanical performance exceeding traditional piezoelectric DMS by about 5 times, reduced number of wires from thousands to several tens, reduction of the power dissipation by two (2) orders of magnitude, shrinking of the form factor (WEIGHT/SIZE) of the DM driver electronics by up to two (2) orders of magnitude, and reducing the DM cost by about 5 times. With both DM and the driver asic scalable by mosaicking to 96X96, 128X128 or larger format, the innovation holds promise of filling the NASA technology GAP on DM and associating driver electronics connectors/cables as listed in the recently released exoplanet exploration program technology plan appendix 2017.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract NNX17CP52P?
NNX17CP52P was awarded to Microscale, Inc. by Shared Services Center (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on June 9, 2017.
How much is contract NNX17CP52P worth?
The government has obligated $124,909 on NNX17CP52P.
Was contract NNX17CP52P competed?
The extent of competition for NNX17CP52P 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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