Award
Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0222
SBIR Phase I Contract for Airborne Aerosol Composition Imager Awarded to CloudSci LLC
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$217,063.00
Ceiling
$217,063.00
Awarded
September 30, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 30, 2026 – Mar 30, 2027
Identifier
80NSSC26C0222
NAICS
541715
This award represents a definitive contract under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program, granted to CloudSci LLC, a company specializing in scientific instrumentation and environmental sensing technologies. The contract focuses on developing a multispectral in-line digital imager designed for profiling airborne aerosol composition, an advanced tool set to enhance atmospheric research and environmental monitoring capabilities. The project has significant implications for the scientific community and environmental agencies by improving the accuracy and efficiency of aerosol measurements, which are crucial for climate studies and pollution tracking. The scope includes the design, development, and initial testing of the proposed imaging system to meet rigorous airborne operational requirements. The contract was competitively awarded through the SBIR program to ensure innovation in technology development. Performance is set for a short-term period spanning several months, indicative of an initial development phase with potential for subsequent follow-on contracts. The award is executed in Fort Collins, Colorado, reinforcing the company's regional technological expertise.
Description
SBIR PHASE I MULTISPECTRAL IN-LINE DIGITAL IMAGER FOR AIRBORNE AEROSOL COMPOSITION PROFILING