# Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0230

Definitive Contract for Lightweight Planetary EVA Suit Architecture

**Buyer:** National Aeronautics and Space Administration

**Award Amount:** $225,000.00
**Ceiling:** $225,000.00

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

**Identifier:** 80NSSC26C0230
**NAICS:** 541715

This award represents a definitive contract focused on the development of an innovative, lightweight, and highly mobile customized planetary Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) suit architecture. The recipient, David Clark Company Incorporated, is a renowned company specializing in advanced aerospace life support systems, making it well-suited to develop specialized EVA suits. The contract's significance lies in advancing planetary exploration technologies, enhancing astronaut mobility, and safety during space missions. The scope encompasses the design, prototyping, and initial development stages within a specified six-month performance period. The contract was competitively awarded under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I, emphasizing innovative solutions from small businesses. Work is performed in Worcester, Massachusetts, adhering to the contract timeline from late 2026 through early 2027. This multi-year, multi-faceted initiative reflects an essential step toward improving extravehicular operations for future space exploration programs.

### Description

SBIR PHASE I A LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGHLY MOBILE, CUSTOMIZED PLANETARY EVA SUIT ARCHITECTURE

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