NASA needs a small business to design, manufacture, and deliver an aerodynamic test pod for its F-15D aircraft.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
NASA wants a test pod that maintains the Outer Mold Line (OML) of a standard centerline 610-gallon external fuel tank used on an F-15D aircraft. The pod will support aerodynamic and flight test activities while providing internal volume for instrumentation and test equipment.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is expected to last 14 months, with the test pod and ground handling cart to be shipped to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA after fabrication and assembly checks have been successfully completed.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate quotes based on the information presented in the offeror's quote, with a focus on the offeror's experience and ability to meet the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW).
- When and how do you bid?
Submit your quote electronically, with three separate volumes: Technical Approach, Technical Approach, and Technical Approach. Each volume should be a separate electronic file, with a maximum of 25 pages per volume.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience in aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing
- Has done similar work for the aerospace industry before
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 similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience