GoSwift research pod and ground handling cart

The contract requires the full structural manufacturing of a research pod according to NASA’s established design specifications, along with the design and fabrication of a ground handling cart intended to safely hold, transport, and install the pod. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all components meet rigorous structural integrity standards and must provide comprehensive documentation verifying the strength, safety, and compliance of both the pod and the cart. The pod itself is not to be redesigned but must be built exactly to NASA’s technical requirements, while the cart’s design is left to the contractor’s expertise, though it must be fully compatible with the pod’s dimensions and operational needs. The procurement is forecasted under NAICS code 488190, associated with other support activities for air transportation, and is managed by NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. The contract opportunity was posted on July 1, 2026, with point of contact information provided for general inquiries and small business support. There is no specified set-aside type, and performance location details are not enumerated, implying flexibility in manufacturing site selection as long as deliverables and documentation meet NASA’s standards. All work must be completed and verified before any delivery or acceptance by the agency.