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Feasibility Assessment for Reduced Gravity Modification

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This contract involves conducting a detailed aerospace engineering analysis to evaluate the technical feasibility of modifying a Boeing 737-73W aircraft for microgravity operations. The assessment focuses on ensuring the structural integrity of the aircraft and examining the compatibility of its flight systems with the proposed modifications necessary to support reduced gravity environments. The work is a subcontract facilitated by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, executed in Ardmore, with the aim of supporting innovative aerospace research and development. The scope includes thorough evaluations that consider both the physical modifications to the aircraft's framework and the integration of advanced flight systems to maintain operational safety and performance under new conditions. The contract identifies the NAICS code 541330, indicating the services fall under engineering services, and underscores NASA's commitment to advancing flight technologies through rigorous technical scrutiny and practical feasibility studies geared toward unique flight profiles such as microgravity maneuvers.

General Info

Evaluate Boeing 737-73W modifications for microgravity, ensuring structural integrity and flight system compatibility.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Armstrong Flight Research Cntr

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Ardmore, OK, 73401, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of AFRC-JOFOC-FY26-07.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Reduced Gravity Modification of 737-73W Aircraft

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PostedJun 9

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Armstrong Flight Research Cntr

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Armstrong Flight Research Cntr

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Conduct aerospace engineering analysis to assess technical feasibility of modifying a Boeing 737-73W for microgravity operations, including structural integrity and flight systems compatibility.

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