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Supply of Aerospace-Grade Materials and Components

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This subcontract, issued by the NASA SBIR/STTR Program, focuses on the procurement of traceable aerospace metallic materials and CTE-matched foil strain gages. These components must include full certification to ensure they meet the rigorous standards required for the fabrication of space-rated sensors. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, specifically for firms with fewer than 500 employees. Performance for this contract is centered in Greenbelt, Maryland, under NAICS code 331529.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for certified aerospace metallic materials and foil strain gages.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Greenbelt, CA, 20771, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of Z3.05-2626.

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

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PostedAug 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Supply traceable aerospace metallic materials and CTE-matched foil strain gages with certification for use in space-rated sensor fabrication.

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