Aircraft Modification and Instrument Integration

The contract involves modifying a Basler BT-67 aircraft to support the Snow4Flow mission by integrating specialized scientific instrumentation, requiring comprehensive structural, electrical, and avionics upgrades to accommodate sensors and data acquisition systems required for snow and hydrological measurements in remote and challenging environments. The work includes designing and implementing modifications that ensure the aircraft remains airworthy and mission-ready while enabling precise data collection, with all changes subject to strict engineering and safety standards. Following mission completion, the contractor is responsible for the systematic deinstallation and removal of all scientific equipment to restore the aircraft to its original configuration or an agreed-upon baseline. The effort is subcontracted under NASA's Shared Services Center and falls under NAICS code 336411, indicating focus on aircraft manufacturing and modification services. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026, suggesting a rapid procurement timeline for a time-sensitive mission. Performance will likely occur at facilities equipped for aerospace modification and scientific integration, though the exact location is unspecified. The project demands expertise in both aviation systems and scientific payload integration, with deliverables centered on flight-ready aircraft modifications and post-mission demobilization.