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Development Plan for Open Fan Flight Demonstration

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Glenn Research Center is seeking external contributions to develop a comprehensive Development Plan for an Open Fan Flight Demonstration. This initiative falls under the Subsonic Vehicle Technology and Tools Project within the Advanced Air Vehicles Program of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. The primary goal is to establish the requirements, scope, and overall feasibility of the flight demonstration in alignment with Congressional guidance from the Fiscal Year 2026 NASA budget. This opportunity is categorized as a forecast under NAICS code 541715. Interested parties can coordinate through the designated point of contact, Anthony L. Nerone, or the small business specialist, Robert E. Watts. The project focuses on advancing subsonic vehicle technology through strategic planning and technical definition to ensure the success of the open-fan flight demonstration.

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NASA Glenn seeks external contributions to develop an Open Fan Flight Demonstration plan.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → Glenn Research Center

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Nationwide US, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Glenn Research Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → Glenn Research Center

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The Subsonic Vehicle Technology and Tools (SVTT) Project under the Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP) in the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) intends to pursue an Open Fan Flight Demonstration Development Plan with contributions from an external entity(ies) to address Congressional guidance included in the enacted Fiscal Year (FY)26 NASA budget. The bjective is to develop a comprehensive plan that defines the requirements, scope, and feasibility of an open-fan flight demonstration.

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