Transportation R&D Services; Aerospace Research; Applied Research

Product Service Code AS22 encompasses Transportation Research and Development Services, specifically focused on aerospace research and applied research. This category involves advanced technological development in aerospace engineering, with a primary emphasis on materials science, propulsion technologies, and aerospace structural innovations. The work typically involves research, prototype development, testing, and engineering services related to aerospace and transportation technologies.

The federal contract awards in this PSC category primarily involve NASA's Langley Research Center and the Federal Aviation Administration, with substantial contracts awarded to companies like General Electric (GE) Aviation and Raytheon. Contract values range from approximately $220,000 to $21 million, with most awards being cost-plus-fixed-fee or time-and-materials delivery orders. Key research areas include advanced material development such as silicon carbide composites, chemical vapor infiltration processes, aerospace component testing, and propulsion system engineering. The contracts consistently focus on technology maturation, manufacturing demonstrations, and performance testing of advanced aerospace technologies. Most awards are not set aside for specific business types and involve work performed at various research facilities and corporate locations.

There are no specific federal contract opportunities listed within the provided data for this PSC category. The summary is based exclusively on the federal contract awards information provided, which demonstrates ongoing research and development activities in aerospace and transportation technologies.