Gulfstream V (GV) for NASA Airborne Science Program

The contract entails the acquisition of a Gulfstream V (GV) aircraft to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate's Airborne Science Program. The aircraft will be used to execute a variety of missions essential to NASA’s scientific research efforts. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set Aside, indicating that only eligible small businesses may compete for this contract. The contract is forecasted to be posted on July 1, 2025, under the solicitation number nasa-b2a6a9ab2953380b, with a focus on the manufacturing sector as indicated by the NAICS code 336411. The contract is managed by the Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC), a key NASA facility. While specific location details for the place of performance are not provided, the points of contact include Matthew J. Berry and Curtis M. Paul, the latter serving as the Small Business Specialist. Interested parties can find additional information and updates through NASA’s procurement forecast portal. The contract underlines NASA’s commitment to engaging small businesses in supporting critical airborne science missions through the deployment of this specialized aircraft.