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Flight Test Integration and Data Collection Services

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The NASA SBIR/STTR Program is seeking a subcontractor to provide flight test integration and data collection services for the TMMS project. The primary objective is to supply aircraft and UAV platforms capable of conducting flight tests and gathering data under cloud cover, utilizing both high-altitude and low-flying systems. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees under the SBIR/STTR mandate. The work is associated with NAICS code 481219 and will be performed at Moffett Field, California.

General Info

Small business subcontractor for TMMS flight test integration and data collection at Moffett Field.

Agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Moffett Field, CA, 94035, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2022-1-105-S.

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

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PostedAug 20

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AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration → NASA SBIR/STTR Program

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Provide aircraft and UAV platforms for flight testing TMMS, including data collection under cloud cover using high-altitude and low-flying systems.

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