Recovery/Deceleration Tube System Expansion

The contract involves the design and installation of an expanded recovery and deceleration tube system, doubling its length from 305 meters to approximately 610 meters, with full integration into the existing range tube and test sections. This project requires precise engineering to ensure structural integrity, aerodynamic performance, and seamless compatibility with current testing infrastructure. The work must be executed to meet strict technical specifications for high-speed test environments, ensuring safety, durability, and operational efficiency under extreme conditions. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 238290 for other specialty trade contractors, managed by the Texas A&M University System. The opportunity was posted on August 7, 2026, and responses are due by September 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The place of performance and organizational details are not specified beyond the agency name, and no set-aside provisions are indicated. Interested contractors must submit proposals through the Texas SmartBuy portal using the provided link, ensuring alignment with all technical, scheduling, and compliance requirements outlined in the full solicitation.