Rocket Propulsion and Sonic Boom Acoustic Propagation Model

Project ID: 6913G626Q300036 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Deadline	06/22/26
Posted	06/15/26
Estimated Value	$250,000 - $900,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC	7A21 - IT And Telecom - Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software)
Location	University, MS 38677 United States

Description

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This is a sole source, combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A quote is being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 6913G626Q300036 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 12, Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026. The NAICS Code is 541715 (exception 3); the Small Business size standard is 1,250 employees. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses; full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul. The U.S. Department of Transportation/John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) intends to solicit and award on a sole source basis to The National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) at the University of Mississippi, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The Volpe Center is collaborating with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) and the Department of War (DoW) in increasing the launch cadence of rocket propelled air and spacecraft. Increased exposure to rocket propulsion noise and sonic booms is an impediment to increasing this cadence. Providing new noise modeling software to the planners' toolset will enable increased launch cadence while minimizing noise exposure increases. All services required for this work shall be in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and terms and conditions.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Department of Transportation/John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) is issuing this solicitation to The National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) at the University of Mississippi on a sole source basis. The goal of the contract is to develop new noise modeling software that will assist in increasing the launch cadence of rocket propelled air and spacecraft while minimizing noise exposure from rocket propulsion noise and sonic booms. This initiative is in collaboration with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) and the Department of War (DoW). Work Details The contract involves providing new noise modeling software as part of a toolset for planners. Specific requirements are detailed in the attached Statement of Work, which outlines all services required for this project. Period of Performance The period of performance for this purchase order is from date of award through March 15, 2027. Place of Performance The work will be performed at the University of Mississippi, with potential implications for locations related to rocket launches. Bidder Requirements Vendors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, and failure to do so may result in ineligibility for award. Any exceptions to requirements must be clearly identified in proposals.

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