Emissions & Noise Testing and Data Collection

The contract requires the execution of emissions and noise testing for aviation systems, focusing specifically on non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) and acoustic output, using internationally recognized methodologies outlined in ICAO Annex 16 and SAE ARP6320/6481. Testing must be conducted in both ground-based and flight test settings to ensure comprehensive data collection under real-world operational conditions, with an emphasis on accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with global regulatory standards. The work is critical for validating environmental performance metrics of aircraft engines and propulsion systems. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541380, is issued by the Department of Transportation through its 693KA9 Contracting For Services office, with performance location specified in Washington, D.C., zip code 20591. The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 18, 2026, at 16:00 UTC. No set-aside provisions or organizational type restrictions are specified, indicating the contract is open to qualified subcontractors regardless of size or status, provided they can demonstrate technical capability in emissions and noise measurement, adherence to standardized protocols, and the infrastructure to support field testing in controlled environments.