HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Request for Proposal
Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FA8809-26-R-B002
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
541715
Product service code
R425
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-06
Response deadline
Sep 17, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Kirtland AFB, NM
Contracting contact
john.purcell.3@spaceforce.mil
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Pursuant to RFO 15.203, this RFP communicates Government requirements to prospective contractors and solicits proposals for the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program. The program is being executed by the Space Systems Command (SSC), Innovation and Prototyping Delta, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The HADES program provides support for satellite ground system and satellite operations center engineering, development, integration, and sustainment, and associated support services primarily at, but not limited to, the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The anticipated period of performance of this IDIQ includes a base period of three (3) years with four (4) option periods for one (1) year each, making a total ordering period of 7 years. The total ceiling for this contract is $300M. The Government anticipates a single award IDIQ Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract type. Vendors are highly encouraged to register in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module. Proposal submission through PIEE is required. The Vendor Registration Guide is attached to this RFP. Vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the award of any contract. You may register at www.sam.gov. The Government requests proposal submissions on or before 17 September 2026, 1:00 PM MOUNTAIN TIME Please direct all questions and inquiries regarding this RFP to the PCO and Contract Manager at john.purcell.3@spaceforce.mil and alyssa.phillips.4@spaceforce.mil.
Contact
Point of contact
Lt Col John Purcell
Role
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Email
john.purcell.3@spaceforce.mil
Secondary
alyssa.phillips.4@spaceforce.mil
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