Award
Definitive Contract #80NSSC26C0375
Definitive Contract for Active Protection from Micrometeoroids by ZKXKZ LLC
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$224,885.00
Ceiling
$224,885.00
Awarded
September 30, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 30, 2026 – Mar 30, 2027
Identifier
80NSSC26C0375
NAICS
541715
This contract represents a definitive agreement awarded to ZKXKZ LLC, a company engaged in advanced protection technologies, to develop an active protection system against micrometeoroids. The contract focuses on the research and development phase under a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I effort, aiming to create innovative coatings or technologies that enhance spacecraft resilience. This work holds significant importance for space agencies by improving spacecraft safety and mission longevity in the harsh space environment. The scope involves detailed prototyping and testing of the ZECOAT active protection system. Awarded through a competitive process, the contract spans a concise timeframe of approximately six months, underscoring a targeted and focused development effort. The contract is performed in Lexington, Massachusetts, with no subcontractors or previous related contracts noted.
Description
SBIR PHASE I ZKXKZ / ZECOAT ACTIVE PROTECTION FROM MICROMETEOROIDS (ZZ/ZAPMM)