Modeling and Simulation of a Propeller-Driven Rotor System

The U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center at Carderock is advancing the development of a Propeller-Driven Rotor system through a Sole Source award under a Small Business Set Aside, continuing work initiated in Phase I under Order No. N0016726Q1022. The current effort focuses on refining the flight control system to address damped, oscillatory responses observed in prior simulations, with goals including the maturation of the controller, implementation of hardware-in-the-loop testing, and general technical support to NSWC personnel. This phase builds directly on previous modeling and simulation成果 to enhance performance, flight dynamics, structural load handling, and overall stability of the PDR system. The solicitation, titled Modeling and Simulation of a Propeller-Driven Rotor System, is issued under NAICS code 541330 and has a response deadline of August 11, 2026. The contract is being managed by the Department of Defense through the NSWC Carderock office located in Bethesda, Maryland, with primary point of contact Kylie Cox available via email. The place of performance is also in Bethesda, and the opportunity is designated as a presolicitation under a total small business set aside, ensuring eligibility and participation limits are aligned with SBA guidelines.