NASA High-Speed Commercial Vehicle Conceptual Design Study and Technology Roadmaps Development

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn Research Center is seeking capability statements to develop conceptual designs and technology roadmaps for high-speed commercial vehicles capable of Mach 2 through Mach 5 flight speeds. The purpose of these designs and roadmaps is to reduce travel times between major population centers. Responses are requested from potential sources including small businesses, HBCUs, and minority institutions with expertise in conceptual design and technology roadmapping for these high-speed vehicles. Interested parties must respond by June 30, 2022, and the evaluation criteria will focus on respondent's expertise in these areas.

There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity at this pre-solicitation stage. It is anticipated the work will be classified under NAICS code 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing with a primary PSC code C316 - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components. Potential respondents include General Electric, Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, Reaction Engines, Sierra Space Corporation, SpaceWorks Enterprises, and Stratolaunch LLC. The Government reserves the right to set aside any subsequent solicitation for small businesses or other socioeconomic categories. No award values or budgets have been specified at this pre-solicitation stage.