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Refractory Metal Feedstock & Components Supply

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The NASA SBIR/STTR Program is seeking a subcontractor to supply specialized refractory metal feedstock, such as tungsten and molybdenum, or high-temperature components including crucibles and heating elements. These materials must be capable of withstanding extreme thermal cycles specifically designed for use in microgravity environments. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, restricting eligibility to firms with fewer than 500 employees. The work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama, under NAICS code 331492.

General Info

NASA seeks small business subcontractors for refractory metal feedstock and high-temperature microgravity components.

Agency

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

NAICS

331492 - Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Huntsville, AL, 35805, USA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of NASA-SBIR-158670.

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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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Supply of specialized refractory metal feedstock (e.g., tungsten, molybdenum) or high-temperature components (crucibles, heating elements) capable of withstanding extreme thermal cycles in microgravity.

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