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80NSSC26C0228SBIR phase 1 mini 20k pulse — Cu Aerospace L.L.C

Cu Aerospace L.L.C holds $2.8M across 8 federal awards, concentrated at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This PIID sits alongside 2 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. Competition previously drew 500 offers. Set-aside status: Small business. Recompete timing centers on the Mar 30, 2027 PoP end — agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead.

Nasa Shared Services Center

Awarding office

Cu Aerospace L.L.C

Recipient

Mar 30, 2027

PoP end

$225K

Obligated

$225K

Potential

541713

NAICS

AJ11

PSC

Small business

Set-aside

500 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Small business

Contract number80NSSC26C0228

Also listed as80NSSC-26-C-0228

AgencyNasa Shared Services Center

Awarding officeNasa Shared Services Center

Awarding agencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Funding agencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

IncumbentCu Aerospace L.L.C

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NAICS541713

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PSCAJ11

Place of performanceCHAMPAIGN IL

Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price

Extent competedFull And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources

PoP startSep 30, 2026

PoP end (current)Mar 30, 2027

Obligated$225K

Current value$225K

Potential value$225K

SBIR Phase 1 Mini 20K Pulse Tube Cryocooler for Small Sat Cooling is a federal Small business award for Nasa Shared Services Center held by Cu Aerospace L.L.C. Estimated value $225K ($225K obligated). Current period of performance ends Mar 30, 2027. Last award drew 500 bidders. Place of performance: CHAMPAIGN IL.

Sbir phase 1 mini 20k pulse tube cryocooler for small sat cooling

Recompete timing

Public

● Expiring in 164 days

Current PoP ends Mar 30, 2027 (164 days remaining). Agencies typically plan 12–18 months ahead — at 5.4 months out, that window is already open. The buying decision is likely already in motion.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

Cu Aerospace L.L.C — $2.8M obligated across 8 awards (firm-wide, all agencies).

Sole agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$2.8M · 100% of firm total

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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 80NSSC26C0228?

80NSSC26C0228 (SBIR phase 1 mini 20k pulse) is a Nasa Shared Services Center award with a potential value of $225K, currently held by Cu Aerospace L.L.C. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is 80NSSC-26-C-0228?

80NSSC-26-C-0228 is the dashed form of PIID 80NSSC26C0228 (SBIR phase 1 mini 20k pulse), held by Cu Aerospace L.L.C. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded 80NSSC26C0228?

Nasa Shared Services Center awarded 80NSSC26C0228 to Cu Aerospace L.L.C (potential $225K).

Who is the incumbent on 80NSSC26C0228?

Cu Aerospace L.L.C is the incumbent with $2.8M across 8 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Mar 30, 2027.

When does Cu Aerospace L.L.C’s 80NSSC26C0228 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Mar 30, 2027. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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Data: Showing contracts ≥ $100K from federal procurement records (FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, and related repositories), normalized by PrimeRFP SCOUT. Each row keyed by Award ID (PIID); task orders appear as independent rows.

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