Jet Propellant Thermal Stability (JPTS) Testing

The contract entails high-temperature thermal stability testing of jet propellants to evaluate coking and degradation under extreme conditions, ensuring performance and safety in aviation and defense systems. The work focuses on assessing how jet fuels behave when exposed to elevated temperatures over extended periods, identifying formation of deposits and chemical breakdown that could impair engine function or fuel system integrity. This testing is critical for maintaining operational readiness and developing next-generation propellants with enhanced thermal resilience. Performed under a subcontract classified under NAICS code 541380, the effort is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency on behalf of the Department of Defense. The contract was posted on July 14, 2026, and is linked to the primary award SPE60322D5000 with delivery order SPE60323FA3M2. While specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided, the scope is clearly focused on laboratory-based thermal analysis with outcomes intended to support military aviation fuel standards and long-term system reliability.