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ParabolicFlightServices_PWS_DRAFT_29Jan2026.pdf | Jan 29, 2026 |
Parabolic Flight Services
Contact and place of performance
Melissa Newell
Edwards, CA
USA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for Parabolic Flight Services for the Flight Opportunities Program. The Flight Opportunities program is conducting this market research to gather information from industry regarding capabilities to deliver reduced gravity environments, including microgravity, through...
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Vendors having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to submit appropriate documentation, literature, brochures, and references.
Please advise if the requirement is considered a commercial or commercial-type product. A commercial product and commercial service is defined in FAR 2.101, Definitions.
All responses shall be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] no later than 2:00PM Pacific on March 2, 2026. Please reference 80AFRC26SS007 Parabolic Flight Services in any response.
This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) is issued this sources sought notice to identify potential providers of parabolic flight services for the Flight Opportunities Program. The primary objective is to secure aircraft platforms capable of delivering reduced gravity environments, including Martian, lunar, and microgravity profiles, to facilitate technology testing and research experiments. NASA is specifically interested in innovative approaches and flexible operational concepts, including the potential use of non-traditional platforms such as business jets, experimental aircraft, supersonic vehicles, or autonomous systems. The place of performance is Edwards, California.
This market research will assist the government in determining the appropriate competition level and small business subcontracting goals. NASA is seeking capability statements from all interested parties, including all socioeconomic categories of Small Businesses and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI). The requirement is classified under NAICS 481219, Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation, and PSC V121, Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Air Charter. Although no formal set-aside has been established, the government may consider a set-aside for Small, 8(a), Women-owned (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran (SD-VOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned (EDWOSB), or HUBZone businesses based on the responses received.
Submissions must address business models, U.S. ownership status, aircraft specifications, and airworthiness certifications. Respondents are also requested to detail their methods for achieving and verifying gravity accuracy as well as their processes for payload safety and integration. Electronic responses are due by 2:00 PM Pacific on March 2, 2026, referencing solicitation number 80AFRC26SS007. Supporting documentation available includes one draft Performance Work Statement titled ParabolicFlightServices_PWS_DRAFT_29Jan2026.pdf.
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