Award
Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0312
SBIR Phase I Contract Awarded to Qualtech Systems for Spacecraft Fault Management Research
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$224,991.00
Ceiling
$224,991.00
Awarded
September 30, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 30, 2026 – Mar 30, 2027
Identifier
80NSSC26C0312
NAICS
541715
This definitive contract has been awarded to Qualtech Systems, Inc., a company specializing in advanced systems engineering and software research, to conduct Phase I SBIR research focused on spacecraft fault management. The project aims to develop innovative techniques to distinguish between internal, sensor, control, environmental, and runtime nonconformances within spacecraft systems, a critical capability for ensuring mission reliability and safety in space operations. The contract covers research and analysis services to support the development of diagnostic methodologies for fault detection and isolation. Awarded through a competitive solicitation process, this multi-year agreement highlights the agency's commitment to fostering innovative solutions in aerospace technology. The work will be performed in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, over a six-month period, marking a significant step in advancing spacecraft fault management technologies.
Description
SBIR PHASE I DISCERNS-FM: DISTINGUISHING INTERNAL, SENSOR, CONTROL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND RUNTIME NONCONFORMANCES FOR SPACECRAFT FAULT MANAGEMENT