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Needle Punched Nonwoven Thermal Insulation Layer Fabrication

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This subcontract, managed by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the development and fabrication of nonwoven insulation layers utilizing needle punching techniques. These layers are designed for integration with woven carbon layers to create a Thermal Protection System. The scope of work includes the production of samples and the execution of mechanical testing to ensure the materials meet the necessary specifications for thermal protection. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, specifically for entities with fewer than 500 employees. Performance for this contract is centered in Hampton, Virginia, under NAICS code 313230.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for developing nonwoven insulation layers for thermal protection systems.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

313230 - Nonwoven Fabric Mills

Place of Performance

Hampton, PA, 23681, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of Z7.03-2364.

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

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Additive Insulative Layer for Thermal Protection System

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PostedAug 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Develop and fabricate nonwoven insulation layers using needle punching techniques for integration with woven carbon layers in a Thermal Protection System (TPS), including sample production and mechanical testing.

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