TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: 3D-Printed Injector for Cryogenic Fluid Management (MFS-TOPS-104)
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), through its Technology Transfer Program, is offering a licensing opportunity for a 3D-Printed Injector for Cryogenic Fluid Management (MFS-TOPS-104). This special notice invites companies to express interest in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture, and market this innovative technology. No funding is provided by NASA, and no follow-on procurement is expected from responses to this notice.
Technology Overview
Innovators at the Marshall Space Flight Center have developed a 3D-printed injector designed to minimize boil-off during cryogenic fluid transfer and storage. This system utilizes an augmented thermodynamic venting system (TVS) to gradually cool the inside of receiving tanks. The technology significantly improves cryogenic fluid transfer and storage efficiency by minimizing or eliminating the need for receiver tank venting. The compact, 3D-printed hardware can be easily integrated into tanks or filling equipment for various space or industrial applications, and can also control tank pressure during long-term storage when integrated with a recirculation pump.
Licensing Details
NASA is soliciting inquiries from interested companies for exclusive or nonexclusive license rights to this technology, potentially including specific fields of use. It is important to note that NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses.
Response & Timeline
To express interest, companies must submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/MFS-TOPS-104.
Questions can be directed to Agency-Patent-Licensing@mail.nasa.gov, referencing the opportunity title.
Response Date: March 2, 2027.
Published Date: March 3, 2026.
Important Notes
This notice serves to promote public awareness of NASA-developed technology and conduct preliminary market research to gauge public interest and potential for future licensing. It is explicitly stated that no follow-on procurement is expected as a result of responses to this Special Notice.