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Low Enriched Uranium Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Rocket Engine

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NNM17622376RFederal

Submission Closed07/26/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Awarded on July 26, 2017, this sole source firm fixed price contract tasks BWXT Nuclear Energy, Incorporated with evaluating the feasibility and affordability of a Low Enriched Uranium based Nuclear Thermal Propulsion engine. Managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center under the NASA Headquarters Space Technology Mission Directorate Game Changing Development Program, the project focuses on advancing the design of a ceramic metallic engine while minimizing technical and financial risks. BWXT Nuclear Energy, Incorporated was selected due to its specialized facilities and expertise. While the company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the actual scope of work is to be performed at their facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. The contract is identified by solicitation number NNM17622376R and falls under NAICS code 336415.

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Contract Value

NAICS

336415 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BWXT Nuclear Energy, Inc. 11525 N. Community House Road Suite 600 CHARLOTTE NC 28277-3613 USA

Award Issued Date

07/26/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 14

Presolicitation

AwardedJul 26

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

07/26/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a sole source firm fixed price contract to BWXT Nuclear Energy, Incorporated to determine the feasibility and affordability of a Low Engriched Uranium (LEU) based Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP) engine with solid cost and scheduled confidence on July 26, 2017. This contract is part of a larger NTP Project managed by Marshall Space Flight Center under the NASA Headquarters Space Technology Mission Directorate, Game Changing Development Program. The scope of work to be performed within this contract will further the design of the NTP LEU Ceramic Metallic engine in the most efficent manner while continuing to reduce and possibly eliminate risks on the project. BWXT Nuclear Energy, Incorporated possesses the unique knowledge, skills, experience, and facilities necessary to perform this effort. The contract was awarded to BWXT Nuclear Energy, Incorporated located in Charlotte, North Carolina, however, the scope of work shall be performed at their facility located in Lynchburg, Virginia.