Award
Definitive Contract #80NSSC27C0053
Definitive Contract for Advanced Lightweight Composite LH2 Tank Development
Buyer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Award Amount
$1,000,000.00
Ceiling
$1,000,000.00
Awarded
October 21, 2026
Period of Performance
Oct 21, 2026 – Sep 21, 2027
Identifier
80NSSC27C0053
NAICS
541715
This definitive contract award supports the development of a lightweight composite liquid hydrogen (LH2) tank, which is vital for next-generation aerospace and propulsion technologies. The recipient, Gloyer-Taylor Laboratories Inc, a specialized firm recognized for its innovative materials research and propulsion systems, will conduct the work at their facility in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The contract focuses on designing, fabricating, and testing a Phase III prototype LH2 tank, aiming to achieve enhanced weight reduction and durability to improve fuel efficiency and performance in spaceflight applications. This competitively awarded contract underscores the agency's commitment to advancing hydrogen storage capabilities, which hold significant potential for various high-technology sectors. The agreement establishes a concentrated, approximately one-year performance period to meet key developmental milestones efficiently.
Description
PHASE III - LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE LH2 TANK