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Advanced Abrasion-Resistant Textile Development for Space Applications (SCALE)

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The Advanced Abrasion-Resistant Textile Development for Space Applications (SCALE) is a subcontract under the NASA SBIR/STTR Program designed to create a bio-inspired, flexible extravehicular garment cover. The project focuses on utilizing hexagonal bony segment designs to protect astronauts against abrasive lunar dust, involving specific material configuration, strength and drape testing, and the development of a prototype knee pad. This effort is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for companies with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 313310. The work is scheduled for performance in Cleveland, Ohio, and was posted on August 20, 2026.

General Info

NASA subcontract for bio-inspired, abrasion-resistant space garment covers and prototype knee pads.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR ProgramView Agency

NAICS

313310 - Textile and Fabric Finishing MillsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Cleveland, AZ, 44135, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of T6.08-1881.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Spacesuit Cover against the Abrasive Lunar Environment (SCALE) & eXploration Textile for high Oxygen eNvironments (xTON)

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PostedAug 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Develop bio-inspired, flexible extravehicular garment (EPG) cover using hexagonal bony segment designs to protect against abrasive lunar dust. Includes material configuration, strength and drape testing, and prototype knee pad development.

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