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Aerodynamic Test Pod

U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Updated May 22, 2026 · 04:00 UTC
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The NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center needs a small business to design, manufacture, and deliver an aerodynamic test pod for flight test activities.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? An aerodynamic test pod that maintains the Outer Mold Line (OML) of a standard centerline 610-gallon external fuel tank used on an F-15D aircraft.
  • What is the timeline? The period of performance will begin upon contract award and is expected to span 14 months.
  • When is the deadline? The proposal due date is June 3, 2026, at 12:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.

The notice doesn't say what the expected start date is or when the test pod and ground handling cart will be shipped to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA after fabrication and assembly checks have been successfully completed.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience in designing and manufacturing test equipment for the aerospace industry
  • Has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products on time and within budget

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
  • Write a 1-page summary of your experience designing and manufacturing test equipment for the aerospace industry
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if any)

Primary point of contact

Name
Jenni Schnarr
Email
jennifer.schnarr@nasa.gov

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