Synopsis: Strategic Studies for Advanced Propulsion Technologies
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 80GRC026R0002
- Agency
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Glenn Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's Glenn Research Center is soliciting two strategic studies focused on advanced propulsion technologies: a Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Manufacturing Study and an Open Fan Flight Demonstration Study. These studies will inform the portfolio of technical work within the newly established Subsonic Vehicles Technologies and Tools (SVTT) Project, which consolidates elements from three previous NASA initiatives to advance radical aircraft and engine technologies across multiple vehicle classes. The procurement is being conducted through a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) and is not subject to FAR Part 12 commercial procurement procedures. Prospective offerors should note that the formal solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 23, 2026, with proposals due on or about June 7, 2026. Interested contractors are encouraged to notify NASA of their intent to submit an offer, and all technical and contractual questions must be submitted electronically to the listed NASA contact. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 23, 2026, with a deadline of April 7, 2026 for submission of intent notifications.
This procurement carries no set-aside designations and is open to all eligible contractors within NAICS Code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify potential award values, budget ranges, or the quantity of studies to be awarded, and no incumbent contractors are identified in this notice. All solicitation documents and any amendments will be posted on Sam.gov, making it the offeror's responsibility to monitor the website and download their own copies of applicable materials. NASA Clause 1852.215-84 regarding the Ombudsman is applicable to this acquisition, with the Center Ombudsman contact information available on the NASA procurement website.
Notice text
NASA/Glenn Research Center (GRC) plans to issue a NASA Research Announcement (NRA) for Ceramic Matrix Composite(CMC) Manufacturing Study and Open Fan Flight Demonstration Study.
A new Subsonic Vehicles Technologies and Tools (SVTT) Project has been established within NASA’s Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP). The SVTT Project consolidates select elements of three previous NASA Projects: Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology (RVLT), Advanced Air Transport Technology (AATT), and the Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC). SVTT will advance the knowledge, technologies, and concepts that enable accelerated introduction of radical aircraft and engine technologies across multiple vehicle classes. The SVTT project is soliciting two studies to help inform the portfolio of NASA Technical Work that will enable next generation aircraft and further subsonic vehicle propulsion systems. The two studies are:
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CMC Manufacturing Study
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Open Fan Flight Demonstration Study
The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or commercial service using FAR Part 12.
The NAICS Code and Size Standard are 541715 and 1,000, respectively.
The anticipated release date of the NRA is on or about April 23, 2026 with an anticipated offer due date of on or about June 7, 2026.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
If a solicitation is released, then it and any additional documents will be available on Sam.gov.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Claude David at claude.e.david@nasa.gov not later than 5:00 PM EDT April 7, 2026. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
[End of Presolicitation Notice – Synopsis]
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NASA Research Announcement (NRA) - Development Plan for Open Fan Flight Demonstration | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Strategic Studies for Advanced Propulsion Technologies | Pre-Solicitation |
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