Strategic Studies for Advanced Propulsion Technologies
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 NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) is conducting a Sources Sought to gather information for Strategic Studies for Advanced Propulsion Technologies. This includes a Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Manufacturing Study and an Open Fan Flight Demonstration Study. The purpose is to inform future NASA technical work and determine appropriate competition levels. Responses are due March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought seeks capabilities for two distinct studies:
- CMC Manufacturing Study: Focuses on the affordable, rapid manufacture of high-temperature, robust Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) with environmental barrier coatings (EBCs). The study aims to define requirements, risks, and a technology roadmap for scalable manufacturing of advanced CMC hot section components.
- Open Fan Flight Demonstration Study: Aims to define the requirements, scope, and feasibility of an open-fan flight demonstration. This includes addressing technical, operational, and certification considerations such as aerodynamic integration, structural impacts, noise/emissions performance, and propulsion system reliability. These studies will inform the new Subsonic Vehicles Technologies and Tools (SVTT) Project within NASA's Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Purpose: Information and planning, to determine appropriate competition and/or small business subcontracting goals.
- Set-Aside: None specified. The Government reserves the right to consider various small business set-asides (Small, 8(a), WOSB, SD-VOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone) based on responses.
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM EDT.
- Published: March 6, 2026.
- Product Service Code: AR11 - Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research And Supporting Activities; Basic Research.
Submission & Additional Notes
Interested firms should submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references electronically to Claude David at claude.e.david@nasa.gov. All responses must reference 80GRC026R0002. No solicitation exists, and respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. NASA intends to publicize a listing of respondents to facilitate teaming arrangements, unless explicitly requested otherwise in the response.