HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Request for Proposal
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16 September 2026 - Proposal Submission Reminder
When submitting your proposal in the PIEE Solicitation module, please adhere to the requirements in Section L Paragraphs 2.1.3, 7.1.1, and 7.2.1 and the instructions in the Standard Form (SF) 30 (Amendments 0001 and 0002). Both Amendments will need to be acknowledged IAW SF 30 Block 11, in addition to sending the SF33 contract documentation.
Nothing has been updated in the solicitation. The Government has noticed during initial review of submissions that Amendment acknowledgment may have been overlooked.
1 September 2026 – FA8809-26-R-B002 Amendment 0002
The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to update Section L&M, in addition to updates to Attachment 1 – HADES Basic IDIQ PWS, Attachment 2 – Ordering Instructions, Attachment 3 - Award Fee Plan, Attachment 8 - Rights in Data, and Exhibit A – HADES IDIQ CDRLs. The ceiling for the IDIQ has also been increased to $389M.
The ceiling increase is due to updated assumptions regarding possible future work on the HADES contract.
Additionally, Questions and Answers received since Amendment 0001 are included with this posting.
Two documents are included in the bidder’s library regarding posting an offer on the PIEE Solicitation module.
Please note that the PIEE Solicitation Module will allow updates to offers. Offerors Past Performance volume early submittal will not prevent proposal updates or modification, allowing for the remainder of the proposal volumes to be submitted by the closing date.
20 August 2026 - FA8809-26-R-B002 Amendment 0001
The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to make updates and clarifications to the solicitation.
Updated documents include: Section J Attachment 1 HADES Basic IDIQ PWS for administrative changes Section J Attachment 2 Ordering Instruction for administrative changes Section J Attachment 3 Award Fee Plan - change to Annex 2 regarding small business Section J Attachment 8 Rights in data to correct contradiction with section L Exhibit A HADES CDRLS Section L and M for administrative changes and clarifications.
Additionally, the Bidder's libarry has been updated with the following documents:
Bidder's Library Update 20 August 2026
HADES RFP Q&A Amendment 0001
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.
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FA880926RB002 Amendment 0002.pdf
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Attachment 01 HADES BASIC IDIQ_PWS 20260901.pdf
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Attachment 02 Ordering Instructions 20260901.pdf
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Attachment 03 Award Fee Plan 20260901.pdf
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Attachment 08 Rights in Data 20260901.pdf
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Exhibit A - HADES IDIQ CDRLs v.3.pdf
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260901_v4.4.pdf
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(U) 00. HADES_Section M_20260901_v4.4.pdf
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(U) 04. Jaguar_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
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(U) 03. Ground Support_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
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(U) 02. Ground Control_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
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HADES Q_A Amend 2.xlsx
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25 Jun 26 - RSC Tour Sign In_Redacted.pdf
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Proposal_Manager_Functions.pdf
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Posting_Offer.pdf
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Solicitation Amendment - FA880926RB0020001.pdf
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Solicitation Amendment FA8809-26-R-B002 0001 SF30.pdf
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Attachment 01 HADES Basic IDIQ PWS 20260820.pdf
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Attachment 02 Ordering Instructions 20260820.pdf
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Attachment 03 Award Fee Plan 20260820.pdf
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Attachment 08 Rights in Data 20260820.pdf
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Exhibit A - HADES IDIQ CDRLs 20260820.pdf
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260820_v4.3 Final.pdf
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(U) Section L Attach E Jaguar PWS 20260820.pdf
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(U) Section L Attach D Ground Control PWS 20260820.pdf
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260820_v4_Attach-1.docx
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(U) Section L Attach F Ground Support PWS 20260820.pdf
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(U) 00. HADES_Section M_20260820_v4.3 Final.pdf
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Bidders Library Update 20 August 2026.pdf
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HADES RFP Q and A Amendment 0001 20 Aug 26.xlsx
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Solicitation - FA880926RB002.pdf
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(U) Attachment 1 HADES_BASIC_IDIQ_PWS_20260724_v3.8.pdf
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Attachment 02 - Ordering Instructions.pdf
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Attachment 3 - Award Fee Plan.pdf
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Attachment07-GFP and Inventory List.xlsx
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Attachment 04 - Base Support Agreement.pdf
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Attachment 05 - OCI Mitigation Plan.pdf
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Attachment 06 - DD 254 for HADES Solicitation.pdf
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Attachment 08 - Rights in Data.pdf
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Attachment 09 - Rates and Fees.pdf
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Attachment 10 - Small Business Subcontracting Plan.pdf
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Attachment 11 - Small Business Participation.pdf
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Attachment 12 - Associate Contractor Agreements.pdf
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Exhibit A - HADES IDIQ CDRLs.pdf
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260731_v4.2-final.pdf
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(U) Section L Attch D Ground Control_PWS_v3.8_20260724.pdf
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(U) Section L Attch E Jaguar_PWS_v3.8_20260724.pdf
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(U) Section L Attch F Ground Support_PWS_v3.8_20260724.pdf
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(U) 05. Future Ground Sys_Dev_PWS_v2.0_20260731.pdf
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v4.1_Appendix-A.docx
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v4_Appendix-B.docx
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v4_Appendix-C.docx
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-1.docx
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-2.docx
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-3.docx
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-4.docx
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-5.docx
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(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach 6 OCI Mitigation Plan Checklist.pdf
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(U) 00. HADES_Section M_20260804_v4.2.1.pdf
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HADES Topology Example Updated Access Version.pdf
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Vendor_Registration.pdf
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CUI_Instructions.pdf
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RSC_FloorPlan.pptx
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HADES Ground System Example.pdf
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Contractor Space Allocation Bldg 413 2nd Floor-V.1.xlsx
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Change Request Process Charter.docx
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Network Topology.pdf
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SOP_RSC-Management_20250718 (2).pdf
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(U) HADES-BL_RAM_Context_20260724 - ts_kss.docx
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MIL-HDBK-61 Configuration Management Guidance 640038.doc
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IEEE 829-2008 Test Plan Standard Updated Access Version.pdf
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HADES 2027 RSC Tour Briefing-V.2.pdf
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA8809-26-R-B002
Archive Date
Feb 9, 2027
Office Address
KIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117