Notice ID: c52c65736cfa461dbbbafe009af049d3Sources Sought
Aerospace Systems Technical Research & Operations Support Services II (ASTROS II)
Archived on June 5, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
For the purposes of this Request for Information (RFI), this requirement is temporarily designated as 'ASTROS II.' The Government advises interested parties to track this requirement via the SAM.gov Notice ID, as the official program name is subject to change prior to the issuance of a formal solicitation.
AFRL/RQ-West is conducting market research to provide follow-on capability to evaluate, design, construct, reconfigure, modify experimental research test facilities and systems, perform research and development test operations and test operation support, maintain special test equipment and support infrastructure as required.
The tasks associated with this requirement, also captured in paragraph 4 of the attached Draft PWS, demand specialized knowledge of all aspects of rocket propulsion testing. The scale of testing ranges from small bench-scale liquid engine components and tactical motors to launch booster-class engines and strategic rocket motors. Practical knowledge regarding all intermediate devices including combined cycle designs, spacecraft propulsion, and space and missile propulsion system component testing will also be required. These tasks require a holistic working knowledge of the systems to ensure successful design, buildup, test and data collection of integrated advanced propulsion systems and their associated facilities to include, but not limited to steam and mechanical-driven altitude facilities, thrust measurement systems, instrumentation and control systems, facility deluge and fire retardation systems, special test equipment, additional support infrastructure other than real property, and real property as approved by Edward's AFB Civil Engineering. The contractor shall design, build, modify, activate, operate, and deactivate fuel and oxidizer propellant systems for toxic, storable, hypergolic, cryogenic, high pressure, explosives, and hydrocarbon propellant system assets. In addition, the contractor shall handle, transport and store these propellants and explosives.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of the Air Force
Office:AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9300 AFTC PZR
Posted:April 30, 2026
NAICS:541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:AC35: NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Edwards, Missouri
Award Overview
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Lauren Petrey
Secondary Contact
Mathew Pierson
Documents
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| Sources Sought | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | Apr 30, 2026 | 20.91 MB |
Lifecycle
Solicitation:
FA930027R6000- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- Market ResearchCurrentApr 30, 2026
Aerospace Systems Technical Research & Operations Support Services II (ASTROS II)
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============================================== AMENDMENT 0001 - NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF TECHNICAL Q&AS (DISTRIBUTION C) ============================================== The purpose of this update is to notify interested parties that official Government Responses to Industry Questions has been finalized. Because these Q&As address technical details of the Call, they have been marked as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under Distribution Statement C (Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies and their contractors). INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESS: 1. Previously Vetted Contractors (Already Approved for Attachment 1): Please request access to "Attachment 2 - Call Q&A (Distribution C)" via the SAM.gov "Attachments" portal. CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: You MUST enter your company's CAGE Code in the "Reason for Request" text box on SAM.gov. Access will be cross-referenced against the Government's approved registration log and granted immediately upon validation. Requests submitted without a CAGE Code will be rejected. 2. New Requestors: If you have not yet been vetted, you must request access to both Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 simultaneously. You must submit your active Joint Certification Program (JCP) details, CAGE Code, and a valid US-citizen company email address in accordance with the original access protocols detailed below. ============================================== END of AMENDMENT 0001 ============================================== SPECIAL NOTICE – CALL FOR PROPOSALS Department of the Air Force / Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division – Edwards AFB, CA HERMES Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA9300-20-S-0001 CALL: Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine-Combined Cycle (RDRE-CC) Flight Demonstration Parent Solicitation Number: FA9300-20-S-0001 Call Identifier: FA9300-20-S-0001-CALL-RDRE-CC Prior Market Research Notice: RFIFA930026R0001 NAICS Code: 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Product Service Code (PSC): AC11 – National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense; Basic Research Response Date (Step 1 - White Papers): [16 NOV 2026] at 1600 PST Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (under RFO 35.102) 1. Program Description The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rocket Propulsion Division (AFRL/RJP), located at Edwards AFB, CA, is issuing a formal Two-Step Call for Proposals under the overarching HERMES Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) FA9300-20-S-0001. This Call follows the market research previously conducted and publicized under RFI Notice ID RFIFA930026R0001. AFRL/RJP seeks innovative research and development approaches to mature advanced Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine-Combined Cycle (RDRE-CC) propulsion systems from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 to TRL 6. This research effort is intended to culminate in a ground-launched, sounding-rocket-boosted flight demonstration to validate the system's operational viability for future High-Speed Affordable Mass Munitions (HAMM). The scope encompasses: Maturation and demonstration of RDRE-CC propulsion technology through RDRE development and test, integrated RDRE-CC direct-connect and freejet testing, vehicle development, and flight demonstration.The anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) for resultant award(s) is 36 to 48 months. 2. Acquisition Structure (Two-Step BAA Process) In accordance with RFO 35.102 and Section IV of the Hermes Master BAA, this Call utilizes a Two-Step solicitation process: Step 1: White Paper Submission Interested offerors are invited to submit a concise White Paper outlining their proposed technical architecture, compliance with the seven Specific Test Objectives (STOs), schedule milestones, and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost. No contract awards will be made based solely upon Step 1 White Paper submissions. Step 2: Request for Proposals (RFP) The Government will evaluate White Papers using a Peer/Scientific Review process based on the criteria published in the Call. Only those offerors whose White Papers are evaluated as having high technical merit, relevance to HAMM objectives, and for which funding is available, will be formally invited to submit a full, high-fidelity Technical and Cost Proposal. The Government anticipates completing its Step 1 White Paper evaluations and issuing notifications within approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks following the submission closing date. 3. Submission Guidelines & Page Limits Format: Submissions must be in Adobe PDF format, standard business font (10-point minimum), double-spaced, with 1-inch margins. Page Limitations: Core White Paper: Strictly limited to ten (10) pages (excluding the single, self-explanatory Title Page). Technical Appendix (Optional): Offerors may include an optional appendix of up to five (5) pages, strictly restricted to engineering drawings, CAD schematics, aerothermal performance curves, test data summaries, and modeling results. (Narrative marketing or promotional text is prohibited in the appendix). Enforcement: Pages exceeding the stated 10+5 limits will be removed prior to evaluation and will not be reviewed. 4. Security & Access to Controlled Call Document (Distribution Statement C) The detailed technical requirements, vehicle constraints, and Specific Test Objectives (STOs) for this Call are contained within the formal Call Document, which contains militarily critical technology and has been designated: DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C: Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors; Critical Technology, Export Controlled; 14 September 2026. Other requests shall be referred to AFRL/RJP, 5 Pollux Drive, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-7048. To safeguard this Controlled Technical Information (CTI) in accordance with DoDI 5230.24 and DoDD 5230.25, the document is hosted on SAM.gov as a Controlled Attachment: Eligibility: Access is restricted to certified U.S. defense contractors possessing an active DD Form 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) registered under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP). Requesting Access via SAM.gov: Prospective offerors must click the "Request Access" button next to the controlled attachment on this notice. In the justification text box, the requester must input their active Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and their JCP Certification Number. Verification & Approval: Upon validation of the contractor's JCP standing by the Contracting Officer, explicit access will be approved directly in SAM.gov, allowing the authorized Data Custodian to download the document. Facility Clearance Note: The performing entity must have and maintain safeguarding capability for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Secret-level data. A draft DD Form 254 will be issued to selected offerors in Step 2. 5. Submission Inquiries & Points of Contact All Step 1 White Papers must be submitted electronically to the AFRL/AFTC White Paper Workflow Inbox no later than the date and time specified in this notice: Official White Paper Submission Inbox: AFTC.PZRA.BAAs@us.af.mil (All submissions must state FA9300-20-S-0001-CALL-RDRE-CC White Paper Submission in the subject line). Primary Contracting Officer (PZR - Administrative/Contracting Inquiries): Alessandra Barzaghi-Martin, CIV, DAF Email: alessandra.barzaghi-martin@us.af.mil AFRL Rocket Propulsion Division (AFTC/PZR) Edwards AFB, CA Contracting Officer (PZR - Administrative/Contracting Inquiries): Mathew Pierson, CIV, DAF Email: mathew.pierson@us.af.mil AFRL Rocket Propulsion Division (AFTC/PZR) Edwards AFB, CA Contracting Officer (PZR - Administrative/Contracting Inquiries): Kameelah Purdom, CIV, DAF Email: kameelah.purdom@us.af.mil AFRL Rocket Propulsion Division (AFTC/PZR) Edwards AFB, CA | Special Notice | 541715 | No Set-Aside | 10/19/2026 | 11/16/2026 | Edwards, CA | |
16 October 2026 Amendment 2- Solicitation amended to revise the technical proposal page limit for Technical Area 2 from 15 pages to 20 pages and to identify 06 November 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon) Eastern Time as the deadline for requesting DoD SAFE link for proposal submission. Also, adding a Q&A attachment. 28 September 2026 Amendment 1- Solicitation amended to revise technical proposal page limit to 15 pages per Technical Area. In support of the AFRL Information and Spectrum Dominance Directorate (AFRL/RF), the objective of the ADEPT effort is to develop pre-emptive or reactive countermeasure solutions —including expendable, directed energy, and novel developmental solutions in the EO spectrum—to protect U.S. aircraft and aircrew in contested environments. The ADEPT program is divided into two separate technical areas: Hardware & Executable Analysis of Threats (HEAT) Advanced Countermeasure Engineering (ACE) | Solicitation | 541715 | No Set-Aside | 10/16/2026 | 11/09/2026 | Wright Patterson AFB, OH | |
Amendment 4 - Update Atch RFP Letter Call 004 Published _ 16Oct26 to the most current version dated 16 Oct 2026. The following summarizs the changes to the document: 1. The proposal due date has been extended until 5 Novemeber 2026. This is updated on page 1 of the pdf as well as section IV, page 7 of the pdf. 2. The answers to submitted questions will now be posted by 22 October 2026. This is updated in section IV, page 7 of the pdf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 3- Update Atch 1 - Call 004 SOW_CLIN Breakdown to the most current version dated 1 Oct 2026. The only change to this document is formatting and removal of Distro D marking. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 2- Update the Atch 1 to restricted requiring request for access. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 1 - The original uploaded word documents contained permissions that prevented industry for opening them. The files were removed and replaced with PDF versions. No changes were made to the documents or the posting. . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Warfare Directorate (RJ) formally known as Space Vehicles Directorate (RV), Geospace Technologies Division (RJB) Geospace Environment Impacts and Applications Branch (RJBX) is seeking sources capable of supporting the program’s fundamental and advanced research in space and environmental impacts technologies. Additionally, the program is interested in understanding and quantifying the impact of the space environment on Department of War and national security systems and in achieving a capability to specify, predict, mitigate, and exploit the effects of the space environment that can disrupt or degrade operational systems. This Call is specifically requesting potential Offeror(s) to provide interdisciplinary proposals addressing Topic 1 from the Space Environment Technologies and Science (SETS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). Topic area is : 1. Solar, Solar Wind, and Ionospheric Effects The instructions for responding to the Call can be found in the attached RFP Letter Call 004. | Solicitation | 541715 | No Set-Aside | 10/16/2026 | 11/05/2026 | Albuquerque, NM |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA930027R6000
Archive Date
Jun 5, 2026
Office Address
EDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185