MODIFICATION
A -- TEAMING OPPORTUNTIY FOR NASA KSC TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE
- Notice Date
- 2/9/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
- ZIP Code
- 32899
- Solicitation Number
- SS-IPPCALL
- Response Due
- 2/24/2006
- Archive Date
- 2/9/2007
- Point of Contact
- Krista Y Jensen, Contracting Officer, Phone (321) 867-3077, Fax (321) 867-1029, Email Krista.Jensen-1@KSC.NASA.GOV - Laura B. Rochester, Contracting Officer, Phone (321) 476-4027, Fax (321) 476-4004, Email Laura.Rochester-1@ksc.nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Krista Y Jensen
(Krista.Jensen-1@KSC.NASA.GOV)
- Description
- This is Modification 2 to the synopsis entitled TEAMING OPPORTUNITY FOR NASA KSC TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE which was posted on February 2, 2006. You are notified that Technology Area 6 entitled "Microwave Sintering of Loose Materials? is hereby added: ?6) Microwave Sintering of Loose Materials: NASA KSC is currently seeking partner(s) with expertise in manufacturing microwaves specifically designed for laboratory use. A serious concern at a future lunar launch pad will be the amount of dust and flying object debris (FOD) kicked up by rocket exhaust. A potential solution to this problem is to form a layer of larger agglomerates of regolith that will cover the loose regolith and prevent the FOD problem. Loose regolith may be sintered into larger pieces, or bricks, using a standard microwave. It is the goal of this project to develop methods for microwave sintering of lunar regolith into building materials that will prevent FOD problems during launches. The project will identify 1) the ideal conditions for microwave sintering lunar regolith, 2) the components of the regolith are more suited to microwave sintering and 3) any promising additives. This project will support future exploration systems work, especially ISRU, dust mitigation and operations. Qualifying partners must have experience in sintering of ceramics. Features sought in the laboratory microwave include: (1) a magnetron pulse cycle of 1-2 seconds to allow for a more uniform heating process; (2) variable frequency (optimal range 2GHz-3GHz) and wattage control knob to allow precise tuning of the microwave; (3) stainless steel interior walls to avoid hot spots; (4) a ductwork connection to eliminate fumes; and (5) minimum interior dimensions of 6"x6"x6" capable of holding a mold for powdered materials.? ***************************************************************************************** ***************************************** The due date for responses is extended to February 24, 2006. Documents related to this teaming opportunity will be available over the Internet. These documents will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/KSC Business Opportunities home page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=76 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of any further modifications to this synopsis. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy of the synopsis and modifications (if any).
- Web Link
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- Record
- SN00984881-W 20060211/060209213036 (fbodaily.com)
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