Turbine Propulsion Simulator (TPS) Units
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 80GRC025Q0001
- Agency
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Glenn Research Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333611 Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
NASA's John H. Glenn Research Center is soliciting quotations for four Wind Tunnel Propfan Turbine Air Motors (TAMs) to support aerodynamic testing in the NASA Ames 11x11 Foot Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel. The procurement seeks specialized turbine air motors with power ranges of 100-170 horsepower, maximum RPM capabilities of 17,000-20,000, and compact designs under 4 inches in diameter for propulsion-airframe integration testing at high-speed cruise conditions. The motors must operate under demanding conditions including pressures up to 1000 psi, temperatures from 50-150°F, and deliver nominal torque of 31 ftlbf with maximum capability of 45 ftlbf while supporting both tractor and pusher engine configurations. NASA will evaluate proposals using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, emphasizing the need for reliable, reversible motors capable of accommodating various propulsor configurations. The solicitation deadline was extended from September 5, 2025, to September 12, 2025, following an amendment issued on August 20, 2025.
This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract with delivery required within 18 months after order receipt. NASA requires four total units consisting of two primary and two backup motors to ensure continuous testing capabilities, with specifications calling for approximately 300 hours of total testing duration and one million rotations per hour operational capacity. The contract falls under NAICS code 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and interested offerors must declare their size status in their proposals. While no specific contract value range has been disclosed, the specialized nature of these commercial off-the-shelf components for wind tunnel testing suggests a significant investment in advanced propulsion simulation equipment. Performance will take place at NASA facilities, specifically supporting testing operations at the Ames Research Center's wind tunnel complex in the United States.
Notice text
Dates published on SAM.gov shall prevail over any conflicting dates stated in the RFQ.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Turbine Propulsion Simulator (TPS) Units | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Turbine Propulsion Simulator (TPS) Units | Pre-Solicitation |
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