GOSWIFT Test Pod

1 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation in accordance with FAR 12.202(b)(1): (i) Geometry Optimization and Sensing with Integration and Flight (GOSWIFT) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) under solicitation number 80AFRC26Q0006 for Geometry Optimization and Sensing with Integration and Flight Test (GOSWIFT). This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside requirement. The NAICS code and size standard are 336413 and 1,250 employees, respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this acquisition. In accordance with FAR 52.102, provisions and clauses have been incorporated by reference to the maximum practical extent. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will provide the full text of any provision or clause incorporated by reference. Full text of the provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at: FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/page_file_uploads/RFO.pdf NFS - https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/NFS.pdf The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 2026-01 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/page file uploads/RFO.pdf, pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement” issued April 15, 2025 and NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Supplement Procurement Class Deviation (PCD 26-03), dated January 20, 2026. (ii) List of Items: CLIN # CLIN NOMENCLATURE PRICING ESTIMATED CLIN COST 0001 Aerodynamic Test Pod (flight-ready) FFP To Be Proposed (TBP) 0002 Over and Above Materials and Other Direct Costs T&M Not to exceed (NTE) determined by the Government 0003 Option 1: Second Aerodynamic test pod FFP To Be Proposed (TBP) TOTAL TBP -- 1 of 17 -- 2 (iii) Description of Requirements: The objective of the Geometry Optimization and Sensing with Integration and Flight (GOSWIFT) effort is to design, manufacture, and deliver an aerodynamic test pod that maintains the Outer Mold Line (OML) of a standard centerline 610-gallon external fuel tank used on an F-15D aircraft. The pod will support aerodynamic and flight test activities while providing internal volume for instrumentation and test equipment. The intent of the effort is for the pod to conform to the design provided by NASA and for industry to collaborate with the program engineering team to ensure the NASA produced design, which meets structural, aerodynamic, and integration requirements, remains manufacturable within schedule constraints (iv) Delivery Date and Location: The period of performance will begin upon contract award and is expected to span 14 months. Upon completion of all required work, the test pod and ground handling cart shall be shipped to NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA after fabrication and assembly checks have been successfully completed. (v) Solicitation Provisions: 52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): FAR - https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/page file uploads/RFO.pdf NFS - https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/NFS.pdf (End of provision) 52.252-5, AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020) (a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. (b) The use in this solicitation of any NASA FAR Supplement (48 CFR 18) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. -- 2 of 17 -- 3 (End of provision) 52.203-11, CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (SEP 2024) 52.203-18, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS- REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017) 52.204-7, SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT—REGISTRATION (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) 52.229-11, TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION) Addendum To 52.212-1—INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES General Instructions Offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Failure to meet any of the solicitation requirements may result in an offer being ineligible for award. Should an offeror take exception to any solicitation requirement, the exception must be clearly identified, and complete accompanying rationale must be provided. Non-conformance with these instructions may result in an unfavorable proposal evaluation. The quote shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The offer should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how …