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RECOVERY - Aft-Body Drag Reduction, Task C-130 Drag Reduction Technology Development

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This contract opportunity is exclusively available to current contractors under specific contract numbers related to the AVIATR program, including Aurora Flight Sciences, Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman Systems. Its focus is on the Aft-Body Drag Reduction task aimed at developing and identifying advanced drag reduction technologies specifically for the C-130 aircraft. The scope of work includes all phases from concept definition and design through computational analysis, and extends to the manufacturing and demonstration of subscale parts, culminating in full-scale manufacturing and flight demonstrations. This effort is managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The contract relates to NAICS code 541712 and is aligned with the Department of Defense’s objectives to enhance aircraft performance through innovative technology. Key personnel include the technical point of contact Trenton White, alongside contract negotiator Rita R. Horton and contracting officer Genet R. Stewart, who oversee negotiation and administration aspects. The solicitation is listed as a presolicitation, indicating preparatory stages for this targeted technology development task.

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Contract for AVIATR contractors to develop and demonstrate advanced C-130 aft-body drag reduction technologies.

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541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

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OH

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
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Rita R HortonContract Negotiator
Genet R StewartContracting Officer

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RECOVERY - PER FAR 5.7 THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY; THEREFORE FAR 5.203 DOES NOT APPLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CONTRACTOR(S) UNDER THE CURRENT CONTRACT NUMBER(S): AURORA FLIGHT SCIENCES FA8650-08-D-3856, THE BOEING COMPANY FA8650-08-D-3857, LOCKHEED MARTIN FA8650-08-D-3858, OR NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS FA8650-08-D-3859, THE AVIATR PROGRAM. THIS EFFORT IS IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAM NAME: AFT-BODY DRAG REDUCTION, TASK: C-130 DRAG REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS TASK IS TO IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL PROMISING DRAG REDUCTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE C-130 AIRCRAFT. TECHNOLOGIES MAY BE DEVELOPED THROUGH CONCEPT DEFINITION, DESIGN, COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS, SUBSCALE PARTS MANUFACTURE, SUBSCALE DEMONSTRATION, FULL SCALE MANUFACTURE, AND FULL SCALE FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION. Technical Point of Contact: Trenton White, AFRL/RBAA, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433; (937) 904-4752

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