80NSSC24CA024
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
STTR Phase II - Single-step Production Of Kerosene-based Fuels from Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Brooklyn, NY 11206 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
2
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 01/29/26 to 07/16/26.
AIR Company Holdings was awarded
Definitive Contract 80NSSC24CA024 (80NSSC-24-C-A024)
for Sttr Phase Ii - Single-Step Production Of Kerosene-Based Fuels From Carbon Dioxide And Hydrogen
worth up to $849,936
by Shared Services Center
in January 2024.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years 6 months and
was awarded
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AJ14
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 500 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Technology Transfer Research Program (STTR) Phase II
Title
Single-step production of kerosene-based fuels from carbon dioxide and hydrogen
Abstract
Air Company has developed carbon dioxide hydrogenation technology that produces paraffins (C8-C16 and higher) in a single step using only carbon dioxide and hydrogen gases as feedstock. The hydrogen gas is sourced using renewably powered water electrolysis; thus the only byproduct of the process is the oxygen that is coproduced from the electrolyzer. Coupling this system with direct air capture technologynbsp;enables production of kerosene-based fuels using only air, water, and renewable electricity. Air Company has demonstrated this process at the pilot scale, producing a metric ton of products per week and operating for over 8,600 operating hours in 2021.nbsp;Phase 1 focused on developing a model that describes the CO2nbsp;to kerosene process. While the model helped us identify the areas of uncertainty, additional operational data is still needed to build a high-fidelity model that allows us to optimize the reactor performance. To address the data gap and further support Phase 2 efforts, we will expand the model with more granular data obtained primarily by lab-scale testing and supported by available pilot scale data. We will further leverage progress made in Phase 1 to optimize our fuel production and downstream processing tonbsp;inform fuel formulation and production to meet ASTM specificationsnbsp;to ensure the produced fuel meets the standard.nbsp;nbsp;At the end of this STTR project, a technical feasibility report for deploying this technology on Earth and Mars will be thoroughly assessed and delivered to NASA.nbsp;
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
New York University
Topic Code
T7
Agency Tracking Number
221301
Solicitation Number
STTR_22_P2
Contact
Nasa Sbir Support Office
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 4/30/26
Period of Performance
1/30/24
Start Date
7/16/26
Current End Date
7/16/26
Potential End Date
Obligations
$849.9K
Total Obligated
$849.9K
Current Award
$849.9K
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
80NSSC24CA024
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
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People
Suggested agency contacts for 80NSSC24CA024
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
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Awardee UEI
MJU8VSEWNX85
Awardee CAGE
8HNQ7
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
NY-07
Senators
Kirsten Gillibrand
Charles Schumer
Charles Schumer
Representative
Nydia Velázquez
Modified: 4/30/26