Aerolab Educational Wind Tunnel (EWT) & Wind Tunnel Control Software

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA/NSSC) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract to procure an Aerolab Educational Wind Tunnel (EWT) and Wind Tunnel Control Software. The procurement will be managed by NASA/NSSC, with performance scheduled to take place at NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC). NASA has determined that AEROLAB INC, located in Jessup, Maryland, is the sole provider of this specialized equipment and software. The contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), utilizing NAICS Code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The solicitation is for commercial items and services, following provisions outlined in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to allow interested organizations an opportunity to submit their capabilities and qualifications for potential competitive evaluation. Contractors must submit their responses in writing to the primary point of contact, Laura Quave (laura.a.quave@nasa.gov), no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on May 29, 2025. Oral communications are explicitly not acceptable in response to this notice. The government will evaluate submitted capabilities solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, with the final decision of competitive status remaining entirely at the government's discretion. The procurement includes specific technical requirements for a wind tunnel system, such as an open circuit design, 12" x 12" x 24" test section, maximum flow velocities over 100 mph, and delivery within 26 weeks after receipt of order. The NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman provision is applicable to this acquisition, providing additional oversight and communication channels for potential contractors.