Search Prime Contracts

80NSSC19C0095

Definitive Contract

Overview

Government Description
CURRENT PROTOTYPE MOTORS AND INVERTERS FOR SMALL AIRCRAFT ELECTRIC PROPULSION HAVE IMPRESSIVE EFFICIENCY OF ABOUT 95 AND 97% AND TYPICAL POWER DENSITY OF A LITTLE OVER 2KW/KG AND 5KW/KG RESPECTIVELY.
Awardee
Continental Controls And Design
Awarding / Funding Agency
Shared Services Center (NSSC) [NASA]
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research
Place of Performance
Huntington Beach, CA 92646 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Forecast Listed as the incumbent award in contract forecast SP Contracts (SPN) Policy and Training Support.
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 08/12/21 to 08/15/25.
Continental Controls And Design was awarded Definitive Contract 80NSSC19C0095 (80NSSC-19-C-0095) worth up to $754,476 by Shared Services Center in August 2019. The contract has a duration of 6 years 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 Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
Less Iron and More Switches Increase Range
Abstract
Current prototype motors and inverters for small aircraft electric propulsion have impressive efficiency of about 95 and 97% nbsp;and typical power density of a little over 2kw/kg and 5kw/kg respectively. We can improve each of these metrics with a rigid winding which is formed in situ to increase slot fill and a 99.5% efficient inverter based on massively parallel, wide bandgap power switches. With independent ldquo;Brainsrdquo; and ldquo;Brawnrdquo; sections, the inverter is scalable and can be distributed within the motor case, allowing fault tolerance and thermal integration benefits. The reduced weight and cooling needs represent an effective range enhancement of about 8% when configured for the X-57 cruise motors.
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.
Topic Code
A1
Agency Tracking Number
187982
Solicitation Number
SBIR_18_P2
Contact
Lore Hynes

Status
(Complete)

Last Modified 9/18/25
Period of Performance
8/13/19
Start Date
8/15/25
Current End Date
8/15/25
Potential End Date
100% Complete

Obligations
$754.5K
Total Obligated
$754.5K
Current Award
$754.5K
Potential Award
100% Funded

Award Hierarchy

Definitive Contract

80NSSC19C0095

Subcontracts

0

Activity Timeline

Interactive chart of timeline of amendments to 80NSSC19C0095

Labor Services Billing

Annual labor billing rates and FTE reported for 80NSSC19C0095

Year Services Invoiced Hours FTE Blended Rate
2021 $266,775 1,128.0 0.5 $236.50

Transaction History

Modifications to 80NSSC19C0095

People

Suggested agency contacts for 80NSSC19C0095

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
MHCHJNK9XN76
Awardee CAGE
1NV32
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
80NSSC NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
Funding Office
80NSSC
Created By
brandi.a.dardar@nasa.gov
Last Modified By
brandi.a.dardar@nasa.gov
Approved By
brandi.a.dardar@nasa.gov

Legislative

Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CA-47
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Katie Porter

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) $754,476 100%
Modified: 9/18/25