Aircraft Hardware Prototype for ground testing
ID: 80NSSC25892458QType: Special Notice
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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

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MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fc23c2fb035a4cbb96b15897308fae11/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking to procure an Aircraft Hardware Prototype for ground testing, specifically under a sole source contract with BEDE AERO LLC. This procurement is part of NASA's Open eVTOL Subproject Research Aircraft under the RAVEN activity, which aims to develop a 1000lb-class uncrewed aerial system (UAS) for research into flight dynamics, controls, and acoustics. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering a complete BD-6 kit and a CAD model to the NASA Langley Research Center, with the components intended solely for ground testing and not for flight operations. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on January 22, 2025, to Shanna Patterson at shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov for evaluation, as the government retains discretion over the competitive procurement process.

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    Shanna Patterson
    shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov
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    SATPC0037339 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the procurement of component parts hardware for NASA's Open eVTOL Subproject Research Aircraft under the RAVEN activity. With the project's formulation following a successful 2024 Mission Concept Review, RAVEN aims to create a 1000lb-class uncrewed aerial system (UAS) that acts as a reference platform for research into flight dynamics, controls, and acoustics. The SOW focuses on acquiring commercially available components to assist NASA engineers in developing system requirements and improving performance models for the upcoming Systems Requirement Review (SRR). The procurement will also provide hands-on experience for technicians and facilitate future component testing. The vendor is tasked with delivering a complete BD-6 kit and a CAD model to the NASA Langley Research Center. This SOW emphasizes the need for specific hardware purchases while documenting the intention to refrain from using the acquired components in flight testing or operational contexts. The document is structured logically, addressing the background, scope, objectives, and deliverables of the procurement process, ensuring clarity in the government contracting context.
    SATPC0037339 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf
    NASA/NSSC is planning to issue a sole source contract to BEDE AERO LLC for the development of an Aircraft Hardware Prototype intended for ground testing. This decision is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), as BEDE AERO LLC is identified as the sole provider for this urgent requirement. The procurement effort will be managed by NASA's Langley Research Center (LARC) using provisions from FAR Parts 12 and 13. The relevant NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715. Organizations interested in this opportunity can submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 7 a.m. Central Standard Time on January 22, 2025, for evaluation purposes concerning a competitive procurement process. The contract will remain within the discretion of the government to determine whether to proceed with the competition. Oral submissions are not permitted, and inquiries can be directed to the designated point of contact, Shanna Patterson, a procurement specialist at NASA. This notice reflects the government's focused intent to procure crucial hardware for aviation research through expedited means.
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