Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Development of GOSWIFT Flight Test
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
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) / Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station for the development of the GOSWIFT Flight Test. This effort involves the design, delivery, and integration of subsystem products for the Geometry Optimization and Sensing with Integration and Flight Test (GOSWIFT) system, culminating in a flight test campaign. Interested organizations must submit capabilities by May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide engineering expertise throughout the engineering lifecycle, including:
- Delivering designs for review and hardware for implementation and flight test.
- Providing subject matter expertise through engineering reviews.
- Conducting an investigation of flight test performance with data analyses, lessons-learned, and publicly releasable documentation of test results.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole-Source (Presolicitation)
- Intended Awardee: Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Acquisition Method: Commercial product or service using FAR Part 12
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source)
- Capabilities Submission Due: May 6, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
- Published: April 29, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes to determine if other sources can satisfy the agency's requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition is solely at their discretion. Submissions should be sent electronically to Jenni Schnarr (jennifer.schnarr@nasa.gov) and Tanjanica Jackson (tanjanica.s.jackson@nasa.gov).