Hydrazine-Compatible Elastomeric Seals R&D

This contract seeks the research and development of elastomeric seals capable of withstanding exposure to hydrazine-based propellants, with the goal of ensuring long-term reliability and performance in aerospace propulsion systems. The project is focused on advancing materials science to overcome current limitations in seal degradation under highly corrosive and reactive fuel environments, critical for mission-critical aerospace applications. The work must result in durable, high-performance sealing solutions that meet the stringent safety and operational demands of NASA’s propulsion technologies. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 326220 for rubber product manufacturing, and is open exclusively to small business entities as defined by the SBA. It was posted on April 29, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on May 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, though no specific place of performance or point of contact is provided in the data. The opportunity is accessible through the SAM.gov portal, and successful proposers will be expected to deliver validated seal prototypes and supporting technical documentation meeting NASA’s performance and environmental requirements.