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Multi-Fidelity Hypersonic Simulation & Modeling

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Response Deadline10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Multi-Fidelity Hypersonic Simulation and Modeling, supports DARPA hypersonic research projects by developing simulation strategies to model thermo-fluid-dynamic disturbances. The scope of work involves tracing disturbance evolution from origin to test section and integrating simulation data with physical measurements for model validation. Execution of these tasks requires the use of advanced CFD software and high-performance computing clusters. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. Awardees must maintain ITAR and EAR compliance and meet CMMC Level 1 security standards. The final deliverables for this effort include comprehensive computational models and corresponding mitigation plans. Responses are due by October 21, 2026.

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Small business subcontract for DARPA hypersonic simulation modeling due October 21, 2026.

Agency

Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DPA26TZ06-DV006.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Localization, Characterization, and Modeling of Freestream Disturbances in Hypersonic Wind Tunnels

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PostedSep 2

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Performs multi-fidelity simulation strategies to model thermo-fluid-dynamic disturbances for prime contractors on DARPA hypersonic research projects. Traces disturbance evolution from origin to test section and couples simulation data with physical measurements to validate models. Requires high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and advanced CFD software. Must be ITAR/EAR compliant with CMMC Level 1. Delivers computational models and mitigation plans.

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