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Turbine Propulsion Simulator (TPS) Units   2

ID: 80GRC025Q0001 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

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Background
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is issuing this Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 80GRC025Q0001 for the procurement of Turbine Propulsion Simulator (TPS) Units, specifically Wind Tunnel Propfan Turbine Air Motors (TAMs).

The goal of this contract is to acquire four turbine air motors for propulsion-airframe integration testing in the Ames Research Center's 11x11 Foot Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel. This procurement aims to enhance aerodynamic performance testing at high-speed/cruise conditions, leveraging tailored commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions from qualified vendors.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide four (4) turbine air motors (TAMs), consisting of two primary units and two backup units. The TAMs must meet the following specifications:
- Capable of testing isolated and installed propulsor engines.
- Able to perform tests in upright and inverted configurations.
- Compatible with multiple wind tunnel facilities featuring appropriate power sources (electric, pneumatic, hydraulic).
- Designed to be compact with high power density.
- Reversible operation to simulate both tractor and pusher engines.
- Capability to simulate single or contra-rotating fans.
- Must allow locked operation to simulate feathered blades.

Delivery is required within 18 months after receipt of order, with delivery terms specified as free on board (FOB) Destination.

Period of Performance
18 months from the award of the contract.

Place of Performance
Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH 44135-3191

Overview

Agency
Glenn Research Center (GRC) [NASA]
Response Deadline
Sept. 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT (original: Sept. 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT) Due in 1 Days
Posted
Aug. 15, 2025, 10:18 a.m. EDT (updated: Aug. 29, 2025, 2:43 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
333611 - Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing
PSC
2840 - Gas Turbines And Jet Engines, Aircraft, Prime Moving; And Components
Place of Performance
United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1500 Employees
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 8/15/25 Glenn Research Center issued Synopsis Solicitation 80GRC025Q0001 for Turbine Propulsion Simulator (TPS) Units due 9/12/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 333611 and PSC 2840.
Primary Contact
Name
Kevin Carroll   Profile
Email
kevin.m.carroll@nasa.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Ian Park   Profile
Email
ian.park@nasa.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION > NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER
FPDS Organization Code
8000-GRC00
Source Organization Code
100164057
Last Updated
Aug. 29, 2025
Last Updated By
kevin.m.carroll@nasa.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 27, 2025