Subscale Flight Test Vehicle Development and Risk Reduction

The contract focuses on the identification or development of affordable, subscale, free-flying heritage vehicles designed for flight test demonstrations and the reduction of risks associated with hypersonic technologies. This involves not only the creation and integration of these test vehicles but also the collection and analysis of flight data to support technology validation and advancement. The goal is to enhance hypersonic capabilities through practical testing and risk mitigation strategies. Issued by the Office of Naval Research under the Department of Defense, this subcontract opportunity is aimed at organizations capable of delivering innovative solutions in hypersonic flight testing. The work is to be performed in Woodland Hills, with a response deadline set for August 31, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 481219, indicating its alignment with support activities for air transportation. The focus on affordable, subscale flight vehicles reflects an emphasis on cost-effective innovation in aerospace testing to support future hypersonic system development.