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Thermal Management and Passive Cooling Solution

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This subcontract through the NASA SBIR/STTR Program focuses on the design and integration of passive thermal solutions to ensure efficient heat dissipation within aerospace power systems. The primary technical objective involves the development of anodized aluminum heat sinks tailored for high-performance thermal management. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees under the SBIR/STTR mandate. Performance for this contract is based in Cleveland, Ohio, under NAICS code 332812.

General Info

NASA SBIR subcontract for anodized aluminum heat sinks for aerospace power systems in Ohio.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

332812 - Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers

Place of Performance

Cleveland, MD, 44135, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of Z1.05-2004.

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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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Design and integration of passive thermal solutions such as anodized aluminum heat sinks for efficient heat dissipation in aerospace power systems.

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