SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- REVOLUTIONARY AEROPROPULSION AND POWER CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Notice Date
- 9/30/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- NASA/Glenn Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH 44135
- ZIP Code
- 44135
- Solicitation Number
- NRA-01-GRC-04-PHII
- Point of Contact
- Wayne R. Girard, Contract Specialist, Phone (216) 433-2799, Fax (216) 433-5489, Email Wayne.R.Girard@grc.nasa.gov
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Wayne R. Girard
(Wayne.R.Girard@grc.nasa.gov)
- Description
- A continuing demand exists for improved aeropropulsion and power systems to power a wide range of advanced aerospace vehicles in subsonic and supersonic speed ranges. Types of applications range from small ?personal airvehicles? to supersonic global access vehicles. This synopsis is to announce NASA?s continuing interest for Research and Development in the area of Revolutionary Aeropropulsion and Power Concepts and Technology. Interested parties are required to express their intentions with regard to the submittal of a proposal in writing by email to both points of contact below, on or before 10/15/02 ? to obtain detailed proposal submission instructions and requirements. The technologies, described herein, should contribute to the advancement of science and engineering in the areas within atmosphere air vehicle propulsion and power systems. Participation is open to all categories of organizations: industry, educational institutions, other non-profit organizations, and other government agencies. Under the auspices of NASA?s Revolutionary Aeropropulsion Concepts (RAC), Green Efficient Aircraft Propulsion (GEAP) and Quiet Aircraft Technology (QAT) Projects, Phase I proposals have previously been solicited, selected, and are now near conclusion, for study/feasibility research in the area of revolutionary and innovative aeropropulsion and power concepts. The goal is to aggressively pursue revolutionary aeropropulsion and power concepts capable of 2x payload-range increase above current state-of-the-art for commercial and military aircraft, with near zero emissions capability, leading to new and high performance aircraft systems. The key objectives are to: ? Push technology barriers, enable breakthroughs, investigate unconventional systems ? Develop sustained, long-term relationship with university community and innovative commercial partnerships with industry to foster and stimulate technology innovations and exploit advanced technology breakthroughs ? Apply integrated propulsion system analyses, supported by risk/safety/performance analyses to assess high payoff concepts, and to identify technology barriers, research needs, and steps toward technology maturation ? Identify further technology maturation opportunities for future aviation systems. ? Provide technologies for lowering engine noise while maintaining high performance for future aircraft propulsion systems. ? Develop technologies to reduce fan, jet and core noise sources, as well as analytical tools to predict engine noise. ? Explore innovative aeropropulsion/power concepts or technologies that will enable radical advancements in capability, reliability, safety, affordability and environmental compatibility. ? Explore unique propulsion/airframe configurations and will enable here-to-fore unachievable aero mobility options. ? Use multidisciplinary technology approaches to provide progress toward the goal. The areas of research interest are generally divided into two major categories: 1) Concepts ? aeropropulsion or power systems, configurations or major subsystems {e.g., engines, power generation units, integration of propulsion and airframe, noise reduction, etc.} 2) Technologies ? science, art, physical phenomena {e.g., materials, combustion, electrochemical processes, emissions and noise, etc.} This NRA synopsis is to publicize the second phase (Phase II) of a two phased effort. Phase I consisted of a 9-month effort concentrated on establishing the scientific or technical merit, feasibility, benefits and challenges of the proposed innovation, and on providing a basis for continued research in Phase II. Any Offeror proposing for this Phase II effort is required to be at the equivalent technology maturation level as the current Contractor?s who are performing the Phase I Study/Feasibility effort. Phase II projects will be selected via competitive down-selection of proposals from Phase I Contractors and qualify candidates. The objective of Phase II is to continue and build on results of the R/R&D effort from Phase I. Phase II will consist of up to a 24-month effort with selected contracts being funded up to $250,000/year. Phase II deliverables resulting from the effort will include a final report and may include but not be limited to a new technology report; preliminary design study; and/or prototype hardware. The Government expects that only the initial Phase I Contractors will be capable of successfully competing for the subsequent phase. However, proposals from all responsible sources submitted by the specified due date will be considered. To contend for Phase II awards, such prospective Offerors must demonstrate or provide proof of design maturity equivalent to that of the Phase I Contractors. Failure to fully and completely demonstrate the appropriate level of design maturity may render the proposal unacceptable, with no further consideration for Contract award. (Reference NFS 1817.7301-5) The Government's award of Phase II contracts is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for award purposes can be made. Point of Contacts Technical POC Procurement POC Name:Kimlan T. Wayne R. Girard Org.: Aeropropulsion Research Program Office Aeropropulsion & Info Technology Branch Phone: (216) 433-2343 (216) 433-2799 e-mail: Kimlan.T.Pham@grc.nasa.gov Wayne.R.Girard@grc.nasa.gov
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