X-59 Aircraft System Specialized Operational, Repair, and Technical Support
ID: 80AFRC25SS006Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA ARMSTRONG FLIGHT RESEARCH CNTREDWARDS, CA, 93523, USA

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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

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AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

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https://sam.gov/opp/19e7a60e154842dc8cd3d141aa02fa55/view
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    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking specialized operational, repair, and technical support for the X-59 Aircraft System through a Sources Sought notice. This procurement aims to identify potential vendors capable of providing essential support activities related to air transportation, specifically for fixed-wing aircraft. The services are critical for the ongoing development and operational readiness of the X-59, which plays a significant role in advancing aeronautical research and technology. Interested parties can reach out to Roxana Romero at roxana.l.romero@nasa.gov or call 661-276-2429 for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Roxana Romero
    (661) 276-2429
    roxana.l.romero@nasa.gov
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