Purchase Order 80NSSC25PA744

Wichita State University, through its Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, was awarded a $71,668 Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order contract (Contract ID: 80NSSC25PA744) by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center to conduct ESS Module Testing Phase 3. This sole source requirement supports the development of electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft through comprehensive Li-Ion battery module drop testing at the NASA Langley Research Center. The contract has an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2026. Wichita State University, as a leading research university, leverages its expertise in areas such as aerospace engineering, materials science, and computational modeling to support government missions through research, testing, and technical services. This contract award demonstrates the university's trusted status as a research partner for critical NASA programs focused on advancing electric aircraft propulsion system certification.