NASA Request for Information (RFI) – WB-57 Engine Replacement Feasibility Study
ID: 80ARC025R001Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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SPACE R&D SERVICES; SPACE FLIGHT, RESEARCH AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AR12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/15dfae8471364740a37d703aa2ead5e8/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is soliciting information for a feasibility study regarding the replacement of Pratt & Whitney TF33 engines on the WB-57 aircraft. The primary objectives include identifying viable replacement engine options, assessing performance improvements, and gathering rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for the engine replacement. The WB-57 aircraft is a high-altitude platform utilized for atmospheric research and sensor testing, and NASA aims to modernize its fleet for long-term sustainability. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by May 22, 2025, to Joshua D. Taggart at joshua.d.taggart@nasa.gov, with no solicitation currently available.

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    Joshua Taggart
    (650) 604-0790
    joshua.d.taggart@nasa.gov
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