Flight Test Planning and Data Management

The contract seeks the development of flight test plans and data protocols that fully comply with NASA standards, specifically incorporating IRIG-106 for telemetry, HDF5 for high-performance data storage, and the ATDP Metadata Specification to ensure consistent and interoperable data sharing across systems. The work requires deep expertise in aerospace data management to design and implement robust frameworks that support real-time data acquisition, structured metadata tagging, and long-term archival integrity during experimental flight operations. Deliverables must align with NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center’s operational requirements and enable seamless integration into existing mission infrastructure. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380 and was posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. It is issued by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through the Armstrong Flight Research Center and does not specify a set-aside type or a designated place of performance. All work is expected to support mission-critical flight testing activities, requiring strict adherence to NASA’s data integrity and documentation protocols, and the successful vendor must demonstrate proven experience in aerospace telemetry systems and federal data management standards.