March 26, 2010

Beth Dickey Headquarters, Washington 202-358-2087 beth dickey-1@nasa gov

Katherine K Martin Glenn Research Center, Cleveland 216-433-2406 katherine k martin@nasa gov

CONTRACT RELEASE: C10-016

NASA AWARDS PROPULSION RESEARCH CONTRACTS TO FIVE FIRMS

WASHINGTON -- NASA has awarded contracts to five companies to provide air-breathing engine technologies in support of aerospace propulsion research and technology development activities at the agency's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland

Each of the five indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts provide for fixed price, cost share and cost reimbursement competitive tasks with a maximum value of $125 million over the next five years

The companies selected are GE Aviation of Cincinnati; Honeywell of Phoenix; United Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines of East Hartford, Conn ; Rolls-Royce, North American Technologies, Inc Liberty Works of Indianapolis; and Williams International of Walled Lake, Mich

The selected companies will perform work in 10 disciplines: concept development and systems studies, high power density engine turbomachinery, advanced combustors and alternative fuels, low noise propulsion technologies, inlets and nozzles, variable and hybrid engine systems, integrated component technology demonstrations, engine icing, materials and structures, and instrumentation, controls and communication

The work will provide for the development and demonstration of advanced turbine engine technologies to enhance aviation safety and reduce aircraft emissions, noise and fuel burning

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