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

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Glenn Research Center seeks proposals through solicitation 80GRC022R0012 for a conceptual design study and technology roadmaps development for high-speed endoatmospheric commercial vehicles between Mach 2-5. Offerors are to analyze classes of vehicles and assess performance, environmental impacts, and technology needs. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price, with a submission deadline of September 20, 2022. The anticipated award date is December 8, 2022 for a one year period of performance to be conducted offsite at the contractor's facilities.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 541715 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. The total estimated value of the firm-fixed price contract is $2.5 million to be awarded without a place of performance designation to support the development of strategies for environmentally sustainable civilian supersonic air travel over a period of performance of 12 months to potentially extend to March 1, 2024.