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Space-Qualified Materials and Components Supply

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The Space-Qualified Materials and Components Supply subcontract, issued by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the procurement of high-purity aluminum alloys and vacuum-rated materials. These materials are specifically intended for use in space-based metal recycling and casting operations, necessitating strict adherence to low outgassing standards and comprehensive traceability. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, limiting eligibility to firms with fewer than 500 employees. The work is associated with NAICS code 331529 and will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for space-qualified aluminum and vacuum materials for small businesses.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

331529 - Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)

Place of Performance

Huntsville, AL, 35805, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of Z3.03-3164.

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

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In-Space Inductive Foundry: Recycling, Sorting and Casting

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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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Supply of high-purity aluminum alloys and vacuum-rated materials for use in space-based metal recycling and casting, with requirements for low outgassing and traceability.

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