Non-DoD Military Aircraft Office (NDMAO)

Starting April 4, 2016, the USAF's Non-DoD Military Aircraft Office (NDMAO) will begin accepting requests from industry collaborators for initial discussions that could lead to Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs). This initiative represents a new approach for assessing the airworthiness of non-DoD military aircraft, building on the Air Force’s existing experience with military aircraft technical assessments. Interested parties must submit a participation request via email to the designated Airworthiness Mailbox, including basic company and project information but excluding detailed technical data. Upon receipt, NDMAO will respond with a process flow, a questionnaire, and instructions to guide the submission of required documentation. The NDMAO will use the returned questionnaires and ensuing discussions to define the scope of work for airworthiness assessments and to draft potential CRADAs. All requests will be processed on a first come, first served basis, with prioritization given to the quality and timeliness of the completed questionnaires. Because of manpower constraints, the number of active projects may be limited at any given time. Additionally, the initial NDMA assessments may take longer than originally anticipated to ensure compliance with Air Force process integrity and to establish a standardized framework for collaboration with industry. The contract work is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, with designated points of contact available for further inquiries.