GOSWIFT Test Pod
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)/Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for engineering support, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and delivery of at least one flight-ready aerodynamic test pod (with an option for a second). This effort, known as GOSWIFT Test Pod, supports the Flight Demonstration and Capabilities (FDC) Subproject.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to design, manufacture, and deliver an aerodynamic test pod that maintains the Outer Mold Line (OML) of a standard centerline 610-gallon external fuel tank used on an F-15D aircraft. The pod will provide internal volume for instrumentation and test equipment for aerodynamic and flight test activities. Industry partners will collaborate with NASA's engineering team to ensure the NASA-produced design, which meets structural, aerodynamic, and integration requirements, remains manufacturable within schedule constraints.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL)
- Purpose: Market research to determine the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals.
- Set-Aside: None specified; seeking information from all socioeconomic categories (Small Business, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB) to inform potential future set-asides.
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, by 1:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Published: March 13, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capability statement including:
- Company's name, address, primary point of contact (POC), and telephone number.
- Company's SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor or subcontractor.
- Description of specific capabilities relevant to the requirements.
- Anticipated subcontracting goals for various socioeconomic categories.
- Advise if the requirement is considered a commercial or commercial-type product.
Additional Notes
This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. No solicitation exists; firms are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future releases. Responses will not be notified of evaluation results. Submissions should be concise and focused, sent electronically to Tanjanica Jackson (tanjanica.s.jackson@nasa.gov) and Jenni Schnarr (jennifer.schnarr@nasa.gov), referencing 80AFRC26SS012.