Teaming Opportunity for Certification of Intelligent Aircraft

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is soliciting internal proposals for research and development of transformative aeronautic concepts whose feasibility can be demonstrated within two years. NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) is performing a technical assessment focused on the development of aircraft certification methods. The purpose of this announcement is to enable NASA LaRC to identify and select potential providers to participate in the development of the technical concept and proposal in response to the NASA internal proposal call for the Convergent Aeronautics Solutions (CAS) Project. More information describing the characteristics of projects funded under this program is available at NASA's website:https://www.nasa.gov/aeroresearch/programs/tacp/cas/descriptionSpecific areas where LaRC is seeking assistance are:(1) Demonstrate experience

in aircraft design, engineering, and manufacturing.(2) Demonstrate knowledge of aircraft certification requirements.(3) Proven capability in additive manufacturing of carbon fiber reinforced composite parts with integrated structural health monitoring designed for aircraft certification.Participation in this partnering synopsis is open to U.S. educational institutions, industry, not-for-profit institutions and other U.S. Government Agencies.All responders should have demonstrated experience in the listed capabilities in order to deliver concept feasibility results within a 24-month period of performance. Respondents will be reviewed, evaluated, and selected at NASA LaRC. If selected through this synopsis, each partner is expected to participate in the technical assessment and proposal development. NASA LaRC will require each selected partner to submit a detailed letter of commitment outlining their contribution, which will be included in the proposal.NASA LaRC anticipates issuing contracts or other agreements to the selected partner(s) provided the NASA LaRC proposal concept is selected for implementation. Partner selections will be made by LaRC based on the listed criteria in the following order of importance:(1) Relevant Experience and Past Performance: This criterion evaluates the proposer's relevant technical experience and past performance in aircraft design, aircraft certification and development of additive manufacturing methods for carbon fiber reinforced components with integrated structural health management. The proposers shall provide a description of relevant technical experience including a summary of existing technical capabilities, significant achievements and technical performance. The proposer shall specifically discuss the relevance of their experience in all the areas listed above.(2) Technical Capability, Key Personnel and Facilities: This criterion evaluates the proposer's existing technical capability, the availability and adequacy of key personnel, and the availability and adequacy of facilities. The proposer shall describe the technical capability, facilities and key personnel available to support the areas specified above.(3) Cost: This criterion assesses the cost estimate for the support being offered based on capabilities being offered and resources required to execute. Breakout by major elements of cost, such as, direct labor, direct materials and overheads. Cost sharing potential shall be described.NASA will not reimburse organizations for the cost of submitting information in response to this proposal call. NASA will not pay for technical assessment or proposal preparation costs incurred by the team members.It is expected that the selected partners will participate actively in the proposal process and that selection of the proposal for mission implementation would result in contract(s) or grant(s) or cooperative agreement(s) for the selected providers. This synopsis opportunity does not represent a guarantee to selection or award of any contracts, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by NASA to pay for the information solicited. It is expected that provider(s) selected would provide (at no cost to NASA), conceptual designs, technical data, proposal inputs, schedule and cost estimates consistent with the CAS proposal requirements.RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Responses to this partnering synopsis shall be limited to 5 pages in not less than 12-point font. Responses shall address each of the aforementioned evaluation criteria. All responses shall be submitted to LaRC electronically via email by 5:00pm EST on December 19, 2018 to Emilie J. Siochi (emilie.j.siochi@nasa.gov) and Ceseley A. Dunbar (ceseley.dunbar@nasa.gov).Technical and Programmatic questions should be directed to Emilie J. Siochi (emilie.j.siochi@nasa.gov). Procurement questions should be directed to ceseley.dunbar@nasa.gov.