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Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics Consultant subcontract is a U.S. Air Force project focused on the computational modeling and simulation of non-oxygen based hypersonic ground test environments. The selected contractor will utilize CFD software such as OpenFOAM or ANSYS Fluent on HPC clusters to model gas dynamics and simulate sensor interactions with hypersonic flow fields. Key deliverables include the production of detailed simulation reports and the development of validation models for prime contractors. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. Due to the nature of the defense work, the contractor must maintain strict ITAR and EAR compliance and adhere to NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC cybersecurity standards. Responses are due by November 25, 2026.

General Info

USAF small business subcontract for hypersonic CFD modeling and simulation due November 2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27BZ01-NV005.

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

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Luminescence-Based Surface Measurement Technique for Simultaneous Pressure and Temperature Measurements within Non-Oxygen Based Hypersonic Ground Test Facilities

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Organization / AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Performs computational modeling and simulation of non-oxygen based hypersonic ground test environments for prime contractors on U.S. Air Force projects. Models gas dynamics in non-oxygen flows and simulates sensor interactions with hypersonic flow fields using CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent or OpenFOAM on HPC clusters. Must be ITAR/EAR compliant and meet NIST SP 800-171/CMMC standards. Delivers simulation reports and validation models.

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