Vehicle Recompete: Idc 80GRC020D0003

The contract identified as Idc vehicle 80GRC020D0003 supports the NASA Glenn Research Center by providing engineering, research, and scientific services under a total small business set-aside. This full-recompete contract, originally solicited as NNC16ZL009R, carries a ceiling value of approximately $433 million and has an ordering period extending until March 31, 2027. Although currently there are no active task orders, past task orders have been awarded predominantly to HX5 LLC, focusing on advanced research and development activities such as electric aircraft systems, high-speed inlet development, and solar concentrator technology for in-situ resource utilization. Key task orders under the contract include significant projects like Electric Aircraft Research and the NASA Electric Aircraft Testbed Configuration, with individual task values ranging from over $2 million to nearly $3.6 million. The contract plays a pivotal role in advancing aerospace technology, particularly in propulsion and aircraft system innovations, supporting NASA’s ongoing mission interests. The vehicle falls under NAICS code 541715, designated for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, highlighting its emphasis on high-tech scientific support within the aerospace sector.