NASA Johnson Space Center issued an RFI seeking industry input for Spaceflight Readiness Training (SFRT) Aircraft Modernization, focused on market research for modern high-performance jet aircraft to support astronaut training as the T-38 fleet is expected to retire in the 2030–2035 timeframe. The effort contemplates a limited-scope, multi-year evaluation using a small number of aircraft within JSC’s existing operational framework—not a full fleet replacement—and considers direct replacement, bridge capability, phased capability delivery, or combinations. Desired aircraft characteristics include high reliability, self-starting engines, modern avionics, dual-seat/dual-control configuration, and performance comparable to a modern jet trainer/light fighter. NASA requests capability statements of no more than 15 pages covering aircraft performance, avionics, safety, maintenance, sustainment, availability, rough-order-of-magnitude costs, and contracting models such as lease, lease-to-own, barter, or other arrangements due to limited upfront procurement funding. The RFI also seeks input on small business subcontracting goals, participation barriers, and strategies to increase small business participation, with responses to be submitted electronically; this is not a request for proposal.

NASA’s Johnson Space Center is conducting market research for the SFRT Aircraft Modernization requirement, seeking information on modern high-performance jet aircraft that could support astronaut Spaceflight Readiness Training as the U.S. Air Force plans to retire the T-38 fleet in the 2030–2035 timeframe. The effort is for a limited-scope, multi-year evaluation of a small number of aircraft—not a full fleet buy or replacement—to assess suitability, operational safety, curriculum integration, maintenance, supply chain, lifecycle feasibility, and cost efficacy within JSC’s existing aviation operations. NASA requests capability statements from all interested parties, including small businesses and HBCU/MIs, with input on small-business subcontracting goals, participation barriers, and strategies to increase small-business participation. Desired aircraft are existing, production, or near-production high-performance jets with dual-seat/dual-control configuration, modern avionics, self-starting engines, high reliability, and performance comparable to a modern jet trainer/light fighter, and procurement options may include lease, lease-to-own, barter, or other arrangements. Respondents should provide aircraft capability, sustainment and maintenance, availability/schedule, rough-order-of-magnitude cost, contracting-model, and company-experience information; this is not a request for proposal and no proposals are requested.

NASA Johnson Space Center is conducting market research through a Request for Information for the Spaceflight Readiness Training (SFRT) Aircraft Modernization evaluation requirement, seeking capability statements from interested parties including small businesses, HBCUs/MIs, and teaming partners. The goal is to assess industry availability, capability, schedule, sustainment models, and cost

NASA's Johnson Space Center is seeking industry input through a Request for Information for a potential evaluation program to modernize its Spaceflight Readiness Training aircraft, replacing the aging T-38N fleet. The agency is interested in modern high-performance jet aircraft that can support astronaut training and is requesting capability statements from all interested parties, including small businesses and minority institutions. The evaluation would involve a small number of aircraft operated within JSC's existing operations, and NASA is exploring various contracting models such as lease, lease