Technology Roadmap Development

NASA Glenn Research Center is seeking a subcontractor to develop a comprehensive technology roadmap for an open fan flight demonstration, focusing on technical milestones, risk assessments, and integration plans to advance open rotor propulsion systems. The effort requires detailed planning across aerodynamics, materials, structural dynamics, acoustic mitigation, and system integration, with clear phase-gated deliverables that align with NASA’s broader goals for sustainable aviation. The contractor must identify critical technology gaps, propose achievable development timelines, and outline strategies for mitigating technical, schedule, and safety risks throughout the demonstration lifecycle. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is open for submission until August 3, 2026. Performance of the work is expected to be coordinated with NASA Glenn’s facilities and expertise, though no specific place of performance is listed. The subcontract will support a high-priority NASA initiative aimed at validating next-generation propulsion architectures, and successful applicants must demonstrate relevant experience in aerospace systems development, flight test planning, and open fan or advanced turbine propulsion technologies. All deliverables must be tailored to enable informed decision-making by NASA leadership and facilitate future funding and partnership opportunities.