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Acoustic Measurements and Modeling of Hybrid Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Military Aircraft

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W912HQ26CA057Federal

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Blue Ridge Research and Consulting, LLC has been awarded a contract under solicitation W912HQ26CA057 to conduct acoustic measurements and modeling of hybrid Vertical Takeoff and Landing military aircraft. This project was issued against ESTCP BAA W912HQ25S0002 and falls under NAICS code 541715. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the W4LD USA Hecsa agency based in Alexandria, Virginia. Performance of the work will take place in Asheville, North Carolina, with Angela Jones and Shannon Benson serving as the primary and secondary points of contact.

General Info

Blue Ridge Research will conduct acoustic modeling for hybrid military aircraft in North Carolina.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Contract Value

$626,137

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Asheville, NC, 28801, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BLUE RIDGE RESEARCH AND CONSULTING, LLC

Award Issued Date

08/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 17

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AwardedAug 17

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Contacts2 people available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

Contacts

Angela Jones

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Shannon Benson

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+1 (555) 000-0000

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An award was issued to Blue Ridge Research and Consulting, LLC against ESTCP BAA W912HQ25S0002 for their proposal entitled “Acoustic Measurements and Modeling of Hybrid Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Military Aircraft”.

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