Turbine Propulsion Simulator (TPS) Units 80GRC025C0007
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AI-generated · Oct 09, 2025Four turbine air motors (TAMs) will be procured for propulsion-airframe integration testing in the 11 Foot Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel, Ames Research Center. Two primary TAMs and two backup units will be integrated with an airframe body/wing model to evaluate aerodynamic performance at high-speed/cruise conditions. The TAMs will be tailored commercial off-the-shelf units sourced from a qualified vendor, based on requirements developed with industry test partners.
The contract for these four TAMs was awarded to Unison Industries LLC for $2,988,604.
This contract is for four (4) turbine air motors (TAMs) for upcoming propulsion-airframe integration (PAI) testing in the Ames Research Center 11 Foot Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). There will be two primary TAMs and two backup units. The TAMs will be integrated with an airframe body/wing model in the UPWT to test aerodynamic performance at high-speed/cruise conditions. The requirements for these units has been determined with our industry test partners and will be used to procure tailored commercial off the shelf (COTS) TAMs from a qualified vendor.
From Award Notice posted on Sep 29, 2025Notice history
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Posted: Sep 29, 2025
This contract is for four (4) turbine air motors (TAMs) for upcoming propulsion-airframe integration (PAI) testing in the Ames Research Center 11 Foot Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel (UPWT). There will be two primary TAMs and two backup units. The TAMs will be integrated with an airframe body/wing model in...
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unison Industries LLC | N/A | N/A | Jacksonville, FL |
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