NGAS Request for Information.docx

This document is a request for information from the Department of the Air Force regarding future propulsion system options for the Next Generation Air Refueling System. The Air Force is seeking information in four categories: existing propulsion system capabilities, options for scaling existing systems, and new propulsion systems. This request focuses on capabilities in the near term of six years, mid term of ten years, and far term of fifteen years from an assumed program initiation in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. The propulsion thrust range of interest is broad due to the ongoing analysis of alternatives. Responses to this request for information will support the analysis of alternatives, operational analysis, and development of initial strategies to achieve desired aircraft characteristics such as long range, reduced takeoff distance, dash speed capability, survivability, power and thermal capacity, and fuel offload capability. Potential offerors must submit contact and company information to two listed government points of contact to receive a copy of the full request for information.