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RESEARCH IN FLIGHT LLC

Subsidiary ofALTAIR ENGINEERING INC.UEI: NN8QT8JVKRH5CAGE: 7DVS1

RESEARCH IN FLIGHT LLC is a federal contractor, registered under UEI NN8QT8JVKRH5 and CAGE code 7DVS1. It has been awarded $7,505,643 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology), and Other NAICS codes (1 codes, <0.5% each). Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense, National Aeronautics And Space Administration, and National Aeronautics And Space Administration (nasa).

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Registration

UEI Code

NN8QT8JVKRH5

CAGE Code

7DVS1

Entity Structure

Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)

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For Profit Organization

NAICS Codes

541330Engineering Services(Primary)
541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Research in Flight LLC specializes in advanced aerospace engineering and flight systems research, with a focus on computational modeling, flight dynamics analysis, and experimental validation for complex aerial platforms. Their technical expertise lies in high-fidelity simulation, aerodynamic optimi...

Research in Flight LLC specializes in advanced aerospace engineering and flight systems research, with a focus on computational modeling, flight dynamics analysis, and experimental validation for complex aerial platforms. Their technical expertise lies in high-fidelity simulation, aerodynamic optimization, control system design, and real-time data acquisition for unmanned and manned flight applications. The company leverages domain-specific software tools and proprietary algorithms to solve challenging problems in vehicle stability, propulsion integration, and flight envelope expansion, often supporting development efforts requiring rigorous empirical validation. Key differentiators include deep proficiency in flight test instrumentation, sensor fusion, and model-based systems engineering applied to cutting-edge aviation and defense platforms. Award history is not available to confirm specific agency relationships, but given the nature of their technical work, it is inferred that their services align with mission-critical programs under defense, aerospace, and research-focused federal entities such as the Department of Defense, NASA, or DARPA, where advanced flight research is prioritized. The primary NAICS code 541330 reflects engineering services centered on scientific and technical consulting, particularly in aerospace and mechanical systems. In practice, this means the company operates at the intersection of applied research and systems engineering, serving niche markets requiring specialized flight science capabilities rather than broad IT or infrastructure services. Research in Flight LLC is a small, privately held entity based in Auburn, Alabama, with no federal certifications on record. The company maintains a focused, engineering-driven business model, positioning itself as a technical partner for government programs requiring deep domain expertise in flight systems rather than large-scale program management or commercial-scale service delivery.

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NAICS: 541715
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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Blast Injury Prevention Standards Request for Information
Solicitation # CB4_SW_mTBI_RFI
The Army Medical Resources Acq Activity, acting for the Department of Defense and the Department of War Blast Injury Research Coordinating Office, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Blast Injury Prevention Standards. This action is intended solely for information and program planning purposes to support the Military Health System Blast Injury Prevention Standards Recommendation process. The primary objective is to identify and obtain biomedically valid standards, criteria, thresholds, and computational models regarding human physiological and biomechanical responses to blast insults. These insights will be used to inform health hazard assessments, survivability assessments, and the development of protection systems to mitigate injuries from blast pressure and blunt impact. The government is seeking input from industry, academia, and federal agencies regarding existing or emerging mTBI blast injury models, dose-response curves, and methodologies, as well as the identification of current knowledge gaps and qualified researchers. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, and responses are not considered offers to form a binding contract. Interested parties must follow a specific submission workflow involving a contact form to receive access credentials for the submission site. The response deadline is November 3, 2026, and all inquiries should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Skylar Wells.
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Thermospheric Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) for Future NASA/Heliophysics Missions
Solicitation # 80NSSC27943636Q
The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to award a sole source contract to Leocast Space LLC for Thermospheric Observing System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) to support future NASA Heliophysics missions. This procurement, categorized under NAICS 541715, follows FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items and services. The effort will be procured by the NASA Shared Services Center with performance located at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The period of performance is scheduled from August 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The technical scope involves conducting targeted OSSEs to quantify how measurement capabilities from the GDC Trailblazer and DAPHNE missions improve thermospheric specification and short-term prediction. Utilizing the Iterative Driver Estimation and Assimilation (IDEA) framework and physics-based models such as TIE-GCM and WAM-IPE, the contractor will perform controlled assimilation experiments. These experiments will analyze in situ GDC Trailblazer/MoSAIC observations, remotely sensed DAPHNE observations, and GNSS-derived orbit-effective mass densities. Interested organizations were requested to submit capability statements by October 16, 2026, for the purpose of determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement.
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NAICS: 541715
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Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) United States Mission Control Center (USMCC) Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Support
Solicitation # SARSAT-OMS-SSN
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable small and large businesses for the operations, maintenance, and sustainment support of the Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking (SARSAT) United States Mission Control Center (USMCC). The primary objective is to ensure the 24x7x365 collection and distribution of accurate distress alert and location data to protect life and property. The anticipated period of performance consists of a base year followed by four option years. Work will be performed primarily at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility in Suitland, Maryland, with additional requirements at a remote site in College Park, Maryland, and a backup facility in Fairmont, West Virginia. The selected contractor must provide comprehensive technical and programmatic support, including monitoring remote satellite receiving stations, managing the national 406 MHz emergency beacon database, and coordinating with national agencies such as NASA, USCG, and FAA, as well as international bodies like Cospas-Sarsat and the ITU. Key requirements include a working knowledge of DOC and NOAA IT security, compliance with U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity manuals, and adherence to Department of Commerce security regulations. All contractor personnel must possess a secret security clearance and comply with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual. This requirement falls under NAICS code 541715.
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NAICS: 541715
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Request for Proposal (RFP) - Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs)
Solicitation # FA240126R0003
The Space Development Agency is soliciting proposals under solicitation FA240126R0003 for the Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs) effort. This IDIQ contract, which has a ceiling of 369 million dollars, covers the detailed design, civil engineering, procurement, installation, integration, and maintenance of GEP sites at multiple globally dispersed locations. The scope of work specifically includes the delivery of communications shelters, RF antennas and electronics, optical terminals and electronics, networking equipment, and software, as well as the development of Test Ground Support Equipment and Auxiliary Development Units. The acquisition utilizes a best-value tradeoff source selection process where technical, management, and past performance factors are significantly more important than price. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on November 23, 2026, and must be submitted in seven volumes via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange. The contract structure includes a base period from March 31, 2027, to March 30, 2028, with an option period extending to March 30, 2029, and an overall ordering period through September 30, 2031. Pricing is a mix of Firm-Fixed-Price for labor and materials and Cost-Reimbursable for other direct costs and travel. Key compliance requirements include adherence to CMMC Level requirements, safeguarding of covered defense information per DFARS 252.204-7012, and a minimum small business participation requirement of 5 percent for large business offerors. Contractors must also implement unique item identification based on MIL-STD-130 and follow MIL-STD-129 for shipment and storage labeling. All invoicing and payment processing will be conducted through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
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ACC-DTA Ground Maneuver Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Solicitation # W912CH-26-S-0001
The ACC-DTA Ground Maneuver Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), solicitation W912CH-26-S-0001, is a streamlined acquisition initiative authorized under DFARS Subpart 212-70. Its primary objective is to rapidly procure innovative commercial products, services, and non-developmental items to enhance the development, integration, and sustainment of ground vehicle systems. The program utilizes a multi-phased competitive process—typically involving solution briefs, presentations, and commercial solution proposals—to expedite the delivery of critical technologies that support Army modernization and operational readiness. Awards may be structured as fixed-price or fixed-price incentive fee contracts, utilizing FAR Part 12 commercial procedures, non-FAR transaction agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022, or Cooperative Agreements under 31 U.S.C. 6305. The scope of the CSO is broad and flexible, with various Areas of Interest (AoIs) added through 2028. Key initiatives include the TIGER Readiness program for the Abrams Main Battle Tank AGT 1500 engine, the Future Advanced Long-Range Common Optical/Netted-Fires Sensor (FALCONS) prototype with a funding ceiling of 24 million dollars, and the Light Tactical Trailer Heavy Chassis (LTT-HC). Other priorities include Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) detection, Mobile Camouflage Systems, and additive manufacturing for component production. Evaluation is based on technical approach, performance schedule realism, and price affordability. To be eligible for award, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a Unique Entity ID and meet specific quality and security standards, including Buy American Act compliance and NIST SP 800-171 for handling controlled unclassified information.
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Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Research Initiative – FY2026 BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA)
Solicitation # PHMSA-26HM-BAA
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, is soliciting research proposals under Broad Agency Announcement PHMSA-26HM-BAA pursuant to FAR 35.016. The initiative seeks innovative scientific, technical, engineering, and policy solutions to enhance safety and prevent incidents during the transportation of hazardous materials. Research is focused on five core topic areas: Efficient Safety Standards (26HM-ESS), Safe Energy Storage Technologies (26HM-SST), Innovative Packaging (26HM-IPG), Risk Reduction for Emergency Response (26HM-RER), and Hazardous Materials Rail Transportation Safety (26HM-RTS). The selection process consists of two phases, beginning with a white paper submission due by November 18, 2026, followed by invited full proposals. Awards will be issued as Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Reimbursement procurement contracts with a ceiling of $2,000,000 per independent submission and a total performance period of up to 36 months. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based industry, accredited universities, non-profits, and permitted federally affiliated research centers, with foreign universities eligible only as subcontractors. Evaluation for both phases heavily weights technical merit, feasibility, and relevance to the program mission, while also considering team qualifications and submission quality. Awardees will be required to provide various deliverables, including progress reports, a data management plan, and a project one-pager, all of which must be 508-compliant. Submissions must adhere to strict formatting guidelines and be sent electronically to the designated point of contact.
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Building America Subject Matter Expert Technical Support
Solicitation # RFP-2026-10245()
The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), operated by the Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC, is soliciting proposals under RFP-2026-10245 for technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the Department of Energy’s Building America program. The primary objective is to help industry stakeholders scale the production of high-quality, lower-cost buildings. The scope of work is divided into two main areas: new construction support, focusing on factory optimization, product design, materials innovation, and digital modeling, and envelope retrofits, which target the reduction of utility bills and first costs by addressing moisture, humidity, and infiltration. SMEs will be responsible for research, field validation, data collection, and knowledge transfer through technical reports, industry outreach, and educational presentations. NLR intends to award up to ten subcontracts using a Firm Fixed Price Work Order Process, with an expected annual funding of approximately 100,000 dollars and a five-year ceiling of 500,000 dollars per subcontract. The total period of performance is 60 months, consisting of a basic period and four 12-month options. Awards will be based on Best Value Selection, with qualitative merit weighted substantially higher than price. Technical evaluation criteria include expertise in building science, research and analysis capabilities, collaboration and workforce development, and a proven history of knowledge transfer. Proposals must be submitted electronically as PDF files and include a technical proposal limited to eight pages, a labor rate break-down, and required representations, certifications, and organizational conflict of interest statements.
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