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Microgravity Metal Forming and Casting Process Development

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The NASA SBIR/STTR Program is seeking a subcontractor to develop and refine metal forming processes, specifically focusing on continuous and investment casting for aluminum and refractory metals within microgravity environments. The primary objective of this effort is to establish methods for producing standardized components manufactured in space. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees. The work is associated with NAICS code 331524 and is slated for performance in Huntsville, Alabama.

General Info

NASA seeks small business subcontractors for microgravity metal forming and casting in Alabama.

Agency

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

NAICS

331524 - Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Huntsville, AL, 35805, USA

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SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of Z3.03-1339.

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

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Micro Space Foundry for On-Orbit Recycling and Metal Materials Production

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PostedAug 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Develop and refine metal forming processes such as continuous and investment casting for aluminum and refractory metals in microgravity to produce standardized space-manufactured components.

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