Gulfstream III Aircraft NASA 808 72-Month Inspections

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial services for the 72-month inspection and maintenance of a NASA 808 Gulfstream III aircraft. The goal is to return the aircraft to serviceable condition for flight research and technology integration activities, adhering to strict airworthiness and maintenance protocols.

• 72-month inspection and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) incorporation on the Gulfstream III aircraft (NASA 808).

• Adherence to strict airworthiness and maintenance protocols.

• Option 5 includes FANS-1/A+ upgrade, fault repairs, fuel leaks, and interior repairs.

• This is a Full and Open Requirement.

• NAICS Code: 448190

• Size Standard: $40.0 Million

• Contract type is primarily Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for CLINs 0001-0006, with Time & Materials (T&M) for CLIN 0007 (Over and Above Materials and Other Direct Costs).

• Period of Performance: Delivery required within 90 days after receipt of order.

• Anticipated award date: On or before April 10, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email by 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on March 24, 2026.

• Quotes must be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for evaluation.

• The quote shall consist of two volumes: Technical Approach (15 pages max) and Pricing (no page limit).

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price.

• Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible offeror.

• Offerors must hold or be compliant with AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Standard and be a FAA Certified 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station with experience servicing Gulfstream aircraft.

• Prices must be held firm for 150 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Full and Open Requirement.

• All questions or comments regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on March 19, 2026.

• Oral questions will not be answered.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time prior to award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products/services for the 72-month inspection and maintenance of a NASA Gulfstream III aircraft (N808NA). This announcement serves as the sole solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is a Full and Open Requirement.

• 72-month inspections and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) incorporation on a Gulfstream III aircraft.

• The objective is to return the aircraft to NASA AFRC in serviceable condition for ongoing flight research and technology integration.

• Adherence to strict airworthiness and maintenance protocols is required.

• Option 5 includes FANS-1/A+ upgrade, fault repairs, fuel leaks, and interior repairs.

• Contract Type: Primarily Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for CLINs 0001-0006. CLIN 0007 (Over and Above Materials and Other Direct Costs) is Time & Materials (T&M).

• Period of Performance: Delivery of the aircraft back to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is required within 90 days after receipt of order.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS Code is 448190 with a Size Standard of $40.0 Million.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on March 24, 2026, via email to melissa.newell@nasa.gov and tanjanica.s.jackson@nasa.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) responsible offeror.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability and Price.

• Technical Acceptability: Determined by the offeror's ability to meet or exceed SOW requirements, including a detailed maintenance schedule, location of performance, certification (AS9100 or equivalent, FAA Part 145 Repair Station), and experience servicing Gulfstream aircraft.

• Price: Evaluated based on CLINs 0001-0006. CLIN 0007 will be evaluated separately for fairness and reasonableness.

• Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm for 150 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Full and Open Requirement. No specific set-aside is mentioned.

• All contractual and technical questions must be submitted via email by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on March 19, 2026.

• Telephone questions will not be accepted.

• Offerors must be certified or in compliance with AS9100 or equivalent Quality Management Standard and be an FAA Certified 14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station with experience servicing Gulfstream aircraft.

• The proposal must be submitted in two electronic volumes: Technical Approach (15 pages max) and Pricing (no page limit).

• The anticipated award date is on or before April 10, 2026.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To detail the required tasks for the 72-month inspection of the Gulfstream III Aircraft NASA 808 (N808NA), including optional tasks, to ensure the aircraft remains safely in service for NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC).

• Perform the required 72-month inspections and incorporate the Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) upgrade.

• Optional tasks may be exercised by NASA.

• Concurrent 36-month and 24-month inspections may be performed by NASA AFRC qualified personnel.

• The end product is the return of the aircraft to NASA AFRC in serviceable condition within 90 days.

• Provide proper documentation to certify airworthiness.

• Provide teardown reports at each stage.

• Provide full documentation of completed inspections.

• Regular updates (bi-weekly) including progress reports, findings, and needs from NASA AFRC.

• Deliver the aircraft in an airworthy state with all inspections and maintenance tasks completed.

• Provide a certificate of conformance, FAA 8130, and certification documentation.

• Provide all records associated with scheduled maintenance tasks.

• Provide material certification records for fasteners.

• Summarize discrepancies and actions taken.

• Provide documentation for aircraft maintenance tracking system.

• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from aircraft delivery to the contractor facility.

• Place of Performance: Contractor facility location.

• Contractor must be an FAA certified 14 CFR PART 145 FAA Repair Station.

• Maintenance must be performed at the certified station, unless a waiver is approved.

• The station must be located within a 250-mile radius of Edwards, CA.

• NASA personnel may observe work and may perform certain maintenance tasks.

• Contractor must notify NASA designated inspector at specific progress points.

• Aircraft instrumentation system is unique and must be avoided and protected during inspection.

• Contractor must have capabilities to repair discrepancies found.

• Use of certificated material and provision of chemical/physical certifications for items used.

• Compliance with tool control programs and non-conformance reporting procedures.

• No unique security requirements.

• Contractor travel is not necessary; NASA personnel may travel to the contractor facility.