Solarcore Textile (0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar)
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation #
80NSSC26937811Q
NAICS
314999
PSC
9390
Set-aside
8(a) Sole Source
Posted
July 20, 2026
Response due
July 23, 2026
What this opportunity is
The government is buying Solarcore Textile, a 0.8mm thick polymer aerogel-infused non-woven nomex/kevlar material. This procurement is set aside for 8(a) sole source contracts, making it suitable for eligible 8(a) businesses. As a Special Notice, this announcement is for informational purposes, and businesses should track the opportunity rather than submitting a bid at this time.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Statement of Work
Solarcore, LLC
CEO: Michael Markesbery (Michael@solarcore.tech)
Procurement of Solarcore Polyimide Aerogel Embedded Fabric
NASA is developing advanced cryogenic storage systems to enable long-duration storage
and transportation of liquid hydrogen (LH₂), liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid methane (LCH₄), and
other cryogenic propellants for future aeronautics and space exploration missions. Current
insulation technologies, including multilayer insulation (MLI) and conventional aerogel
blankets, have limitations related to durability, mechanical robustness, integration with
complex tank geometries, and performance under repeated thermal cycling. Polyimide
aerogel embedded fabric provides a lightweight, flexible, mechanically robust insulation
solution capable of maintaining exceptionally low thermal conductivity while conforming to
curved composite cryogenic tank surfaces. The material procurement is intended for use
as part of a multi-layer insulation for cryogenic tanks under representative aerospace
operating conditions. The objective is to acquire a manufactured polyimide aerogel
embedded fabric for fabrication of prototype cryogenic insulation systems and
demonstration of advanced tank wrapping concepts. The vendor shall provide flexible
polyimide aerogel embedded fabric meeting the following general requirements:
• Polyimide aerogel integrated into a continuous fiber fabric architecture
• Flexible blanket suitable for wrapping curved cylindrical and spherical tanks
• Low density (<0.20 g/cm³ preferred)
• High porosity (>90%)
• Low thermal conductivity suitable for cryogenic environments
• Capable of operation from cryogenic temperatures through elevated aerospace
temperatures
Delivery timeline: 45 days
Delivery address:
Attn: Stephanie Vivod
21000 Brookpark rd
Bld 105, Rm 208
Cleveland, OH 44135
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