Synopsis: Strategic Studies for Advanced Propulsion Technologies

SOL #: 80GRC026R0002Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics And Space Administration

NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER

CLEVELAND, OH, 44135, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research (AR11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3036321de06b4b53be80fb7bb31b1807/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 6, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 23, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 7, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC) plans to issue a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) for two strategic studies: Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Manufacturing Study and Open Fan Flight Demonstration Study. These efforts will inform the portfolio of NASA Technical Work for next-generation aircraft and further subsonic vehicle propulsion systems within the new Subsonic Vehicles Technologies and Tools (SVTT) Project.

Scope of Work

The SVTT Project, which consolidates elements from previous NASA projects (RVLT, AATT, HyTEC), seeks to advance knowledge, technologies, and concepts for radical aircraft and engine technologies. The two solicited studies are:

CMC Manufacturing Study
Open Fan Flight Demonstration Study

Contract & Timeline

Type: Presolicitation (leading to a NASA Research Announcement)
NAICS Code: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology))
Size Standard: 1,000 employees
Set-Aside: None specified
Anticipated NRA Release: On or about April 23, 2026
Anticipated Offer Due: On or about June 7, 2026
Questions Due: April 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
Published: March 23, 2026

Evaluation

Specific evaluation criteria will be detailed in the forthcoming NASA Research Announcement. The Government does not intend to acquire commercial products or services using FAR Part 12.

Additional Notes

Offerors are encouraged to notify NASA of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically to Claude David (claude.e.david@nasa.gov). Telephone questions will not be accepted. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. Offerors are responsible for monitoring Sam.gov for the release of the solicitation and any amendments.