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Custom Bellows Fabrication for Hypergolic Service

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This subcontract, issued by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the design and fabrication of specialized leak-proof metal bellows. The components must be constructed from AM 350 stainless steel to ensure long-term integrity and dexterous movement while operating within MON-3/NTO hypergolic environments. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, restricted to firms with fewer than 500 employees. Performance of the contract will take place at the Kennedy Space Center, falling under NAICS code 332215.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for fabricating AM 350 stainless steel leak-proof metal bellows.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

332215 - Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Kennedy Space Center, AL, 32899, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of Z3.05-6476.

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

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An Additively Manufactured, Leak-Proof NTO Swivel

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Design and fabrication of leak-proof metal bellows from AM 350 stainless steel capable of dexterous movement and long-term integrity in MON-3/NTO hypergolic environments.

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