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Hydroformed Nitinol Bellows Design and Testing

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This subcontract, managed by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the design, hydroforming, and testing of high-cycle-life Nitinol bellows. The primary objective is to ensure these components can maintain reliable performance under dynamic motion while resisting exposure to NTO oxidizers within space propulsion systems. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332215 and is intended for firms with fewer than 500 employees. Performance for this contract will take place at the Kennedy Space Center.

General Info

NASA subcontract for designing and testing high-cycle-life Nitinol bellows for space propulsion systems.

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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Design, hydroforming, and testing of a high-cycle-life Nitinol bellows capable of reliable performance under dynamic motion and exposure to NTO oxidizers in space propulsion systems.

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