# Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0224

Definitive Contract for STTR Phase I Research with Cornerstone Research Group

**Buyer:** National Aeronautics and Space Administration

**Award Amount:** $224,999.00
**Ceiling:** $224,999.00

**Awarded:** September 30, 2026
**Period of Performance:** Sep 30, 2026 - Oct 29, 2027

**Identifier:** 80NSSC26C0224
**NAICS:** 541715

This definitive contract was awarded to Cornerstone Research Group Inc, a company specializing in advanced research and development services, to conduct Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) research. The contract focuses on developing a high-utility surface designed to reduce kinetic ejecta, an important technological advancement for safety and operational efficiency. The work encompasses detailed experimental research and testing related to surface materials and their interaction with kinetic particles. This contract holds significant importance for advancing materials science within the space or defense sectors, potentially enhancing protective technologies. The award was competitively bid as part of a broader STTR initiative, which fosters collaboration between small businesses and research institutions. The contract has a scheduled period of performance spanning approximately one year, beginning in late 2026, to deliver research outcomes by late 2027. The work will be performed in Miamisburg, Ohio. No contract vehicle, acquisition programs, subcontractors, or prior related contracts were specified.

### Description

STTR PHASE I HIGH-UTILITY SURFACE FOR KINETIC EJECTA REDUCTION (HUSKER)

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