A--ROTORCRAFT TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

NASA plans to issue a modification extending the period of performance until July 30, 2006, for four rotorcraft technology development contracts held by Bell Helicopter TEXTRON, McDonnell-Douglas Helicopter Company, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, and Kaman Aerospace Corporation. This extension is intended to allow the completion of previously assigned tasks under these contracts without opening the work to competition or requesting new offers. No new work will be added during the extension period. The contracts pertain to rotorcraft technology development activities and fall under the NAICS code 541330, which relates to engineering services. This action is a direct modification and not a solicitation, meaning NASA will not issue or create any Requests for Proposals in connection with this extension. The focus is solely on completing ongoing work within the extended timeframe.