80NSSC19C0065
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
ACE BOOSTER
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Tullahoma, TN 37388 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
<1
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Forecast Listed as the incumbent award in contract forecast Production UK11 & RF1 Spares New Scope Mod.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 08/26/21 to 10/05/23.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 08/26/21 to 10/05/23.
Gloyer-Taylor Laboratories was awarded
Definitive Contract 80NSSC19C0065 (80NSSC-19-C-0065)
for Ace Booster
worth up to $749,999
by Shared Services Center
in August 2019.
The contract
has a duration of 4 years 2 months and
was awarded
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AR11
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 500 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Technology Transfer Research Program (STTR) Phase II
Title
ACE Booster
Abstract
GTL has been developing a suite of transformational technologies that have the capability to disrupt the traditional launch vehicle paradigm.BHL composite cryotank technology provides a four times improvement over large aluminum iso-grid tanks, offering a 6 percentage point improvement in small stage PMF. Superior Stability Engine is an innovative liquid rocket engine configured to maximize combustion stability margin while also maximizing engine performance. NORPS is a non-helium gas generator system that can be used to pressurize the propellant tanks for 1/3 the mass and 1/10 the volume of a comparable helium based system.
Using these and other technologies, GTL has developed the conceptual design for the Advanced Cryogenic Expendable (ACE) nano-launch vehicle.The 7700 lb gross lift-off weight ACE vehicle is capable of delivering a 154 lb payload to 400 nmi circular orbit at 28.5 deg inclination.With a launch cost of less than $1M at low launch rate, ACE is directly competitive with existing large launch vehicles on a $/lb basis.This affordability is enabled by a combination of high performance, reduced stages and parts count, and simplified operations.
The proposed Phase II effort will seek to reduce the ACE vehicle development risk by increasing the technology readiness level of critical technologies.Specifically, GTL will fabricate and test a prototype NORPS gas generator and pressurization system.Along with this, GTL shall fabricate a full-scale BHL composite cryotank for use in the system testing using modular manufacturing techniques.The integrated system shall be tested for operational capabilities to demonstrate the effectiveness of the technology and optimize the system design.The data from these tests will be used to refine and optimize the design of the ACE vehicle.
Using these and other technologies, GTL has developed the conceptual design for the Advanced Cryogenic Expendable (ACE) nano-launch vehicle.The 7700 lb gross lift-off weight ACE vehicle is capable of delivering a 154 lb payload to 400 nmi circular orbit at 28.5 deg inclination.With a launch cost of less than $1M at low launch rate, ACE is directly competitive with existing large launch vehicles on a $/lb basis.This affordability is enabled by a combination of high performance, reduced stages and parts count, and simplified operations.
The proposed Phase II effort will seek to reduce the ACE vehicle development risk by increasing the technology readiness level of critical technologies.Specifically, GTL will fabricate and test a prototype NORPS gas generator and pressurization system.Along with this, GTL shall fabricate a full-scale BHL composite cryotank for use in the system testing using modular manufacturing techniques.The integrated system shall be tested for operational capabilities to demonstrate the effectiveness of the technology and optimize the system design.The data from these tests will be used to refine and optimize the design of the ACE vehicle.
Research Objective
The goal of phase II is to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the project proposed in Phase II. STTRs are completed in conjunction with a research institution.
Partnered Research Institution
University of Tennessee Space Institute
Topic Code
T1
Agency Tracking Number
140004
Solicitation Number
STTR_19_P2S
Contact
Janice Teal
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 1/19/23
Period of Performance
8/27/19
Start Date
12/5/22
Current End Date
10/5/23
Potential End Date
Obligations
$750.0K
Total Obligated
$750.0K
Current Award
$750.0K
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
80NSSC19C0065
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 80NSSC19C0065
People
Suggested agency contacts for 80NSSC19C0065
Competition
Number of Bidders
500
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
No (Waiver Approved)
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Awardee UEI
RPLDKCP343S9
Awardee CAGE
3S7J6
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
80NSSC NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
Funding Office
80NSSC
Created By
brandi.a.dardar@nasa.gov
Last Modified By
justin.b.prince@nasa.gov
Approved By
adam.b.muhsin@nasa.gov
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
TN-06
Senators
Marsha Blackburn
Bill Hagerty
Bill Hagerty
Representative
John Rose
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Technology, National Aeronautics Space Administration (080-0131) | Space flight, research, and supporting activities | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $749,999 | 100% |
Modified: 1/19/23