Aeronautics Government Bids & RFPs

The deadline for submitting capability statements is May 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST, as stated in the notice: All responses shall be submitted electronically via email to via email to kimberly sandoz at ***@***. *. * and sara stuart at ***@***. *. * no later than 5 19 2026 at 11:59 pm cst.

The key evaluation focus areas for vendor responses include elimination of T1 dependency, robust IP architecture, mission critical performance, interoperability, cybersecurity, scalability, and cost, as indicated by the text: key evaluation focus areas elimination of t1 dependency robust ip architecture mission critical performance interoperability cybersecurity scalability cost.

Interested firms should submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort, as stated in the notice: Interested firms having the required capabilities necessary to meet the requirements described herein should submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort.

The vendor must indicate the estimated cost of the system, as the notice states: The vendor must indicate the estimated cost of the system.

The bid notice states that responses received by May 29, 2026, will be used to assess additional market interest and determine whether, to whom, and under what terms the facility may be out granted. Responses received by May 29, 2026, will be used to assess additional market interest and determine whether, to whom, and under what terms the facility may be out granted to ensure best value to the government.

The bid notice states that the lease will be out granted to ensure best value to the government. Responses received by May 29, 2026, will be used to assess additional market interest and determine whether, to whom, and under what terms the facility may be out granted to ensure best value to the government.

The response deadline for the RFI is May 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, as stated in the RFI. Interested partners who have already submitted a response may provide revised submissions at any time prior to the updated deadline.

NASA will review each response and assign time slots to the participants that NASA determines provides the best approach to the AFA objectives.

Participation is limited to U. S. based respondents. Respondents should assume some level of cost share as part of a future partnership. NASA is requesting input on technologies, concepts, and flight test campaigns suitable for cost shared maturation leading to flight within the next three years.

The NASA Aeronautics Flight Accelerator (AFA) will host an industry day at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 23, 2026. Industry participants may request a 20-minute one-on-one session, subject to adjustment by NASA. The industry day and one-on-one sessions will be held in person only.

The deadline for registering for industry day is April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. The deadline for submitting a two-page executive summary for one-on-one meetings is April 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

The bid notice states that the award will be made to onlyone responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The bid notice states that potential offerors must have secret security clearance to be eligible for award.

The bid notice states that all responsible sources may submit a capability statement in response to this notice of intent to sole source. The F35 JPO will consider all capability statements received within fifteen 15 days after the date of publication of this presolicitation notice.