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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 feasibility of the flight demonstration to satisfy Congressional guidance provided in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This opportunity is categorized as a forecast with the NAICS code 541715. Interested parties can coordinate with the designated point of contact, Anthony L. Nerone, or the small business specialist, Robert E. Watts, regarding the project's implementation and requirements.

General Info

NASA Glenn Research Center seeks a development plan for an Open Fan flight demonstration.

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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PostedApr 1

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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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Watts Robert E

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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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