# Notice of Intent to Sole Source Engine Testing & Support

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/80afrc26ss022

- Solicitation number: 80AFRC26SS022
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Armstrong Flight Research CNTR (80AFRC)
- NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services
- Product or service code: R425 Engineering and Technical Services
- First posted: August 31, 2026
- Last posted: August 31, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d18e3c098cce4c6ea001099b6794401f/view

## Description

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) / Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) has a requirement for technical support services related to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) aircraft engine testing and support. NASA/AFRC intends to award a sole-source contract to Pratt & Whitney (Raytheon Company), as they are the OEM, under the authority of FAR 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency’s requirements.

The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial product or service using FAR Part 12. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort electronically via email to Jenni Schnarr at jennifer.schnarr@nasa.gov not later than 5:00 PM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) on September 7, 2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct this acquisition on a competitive basis.

A decision by the Government not to compete this acquisition on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf

## Publications

- August 31, 2026: Presolicitation, due September 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT. Notice d18e3c098cce4c6ea001099b6794401f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d18e3c098cce4c6ea001099b6794401f/view

## Points of contact

- Jenni Schnarr, jennifer.schnarr@nasa.gov

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