NASA / SSC Dual Use Technology Development Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) 2019

The contract is a Cooperative Agreement Notice issued by NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC), focused on the development of dual-use technologies. SSC, known as NASA's primary rocket propulsion testing facility, serves a broad range of clients including NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial space launch companies by providing testing for rocket engines and components. The center supports over forty federal, state, university, and industrial entities, managing a large restricted airspace for unmanned aerial vehicle operations and hosting engineering laboratories that develop electronics, sensors, algorithms, and mechanical elements. This agreement specifically targets commercial firms and requires them to contribute at least 50 percent of the total project resources, emphasizing a collaborative effort between NASA and industry partners. Released in September 2018 under solicitation number 80SSC018Z0001, the project falls under the NAICS code 541715, indicating research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences sector. The cooperative nature of the agreement highlights the shared responsibilities and resource investments necessary to achieve the project objectives, fostering innovation that can serve both aerospace and commercial applications. Points of contact for the contract are Curtis Armstrong and Contract Specialist Melissa R. Wagner, facilitating communication between NASA and potential participants interested in advancing dual-use technology development in propulsion and related fields.