Industry Supported Battery Passivation Techniques
ID: 80ARC025BPT_RFIType: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA AMES RESEARCH CENTERMOFFETT FIELD, CA, 94035, USA

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Space Research and Technology (927110)

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SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AR12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/833d9a238af347fcb0f9eb7f629a245c/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center is seeking information from potential sources regarding battery passivation techniques for small spacecraft as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance safety and sustainability in space operations. The objective is to gather insights on industry, academia, or government-adopted practices that comply with the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices, specifically focusing on minimizing risks associated with stored energy sources after mission completion. This initiative is crucial as the rise of small spacecraft presents unique challenges that differ from traditional, larger systems, necessitating innovative approaches to ensure safe end-of-life procedures. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by December 13, 2024, at 5:00 PM PST, via email to arc-battery-passivation@mail.nasa.gov, and should refrain from including proprietary or personally identifiable information in their submissions.

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    New Opportunities Center
    arc-battery-passivation@mail.nasa.gov
    Noor Khazendar
    noor.khazendar@nasa.gov
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