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Key dates

Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Response deadline
Sep 17, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Archive date
Feb 9, 2027
Archive type
autocustom

Classification

Notice type
Solicitation
Base type
Solicitation
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Set-aside code
NONE
PSC
R425

NAICS

Issuing office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK
Office code
057.5700.FA8809
Organization type
OFFICE
Office address
KIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117, USA

Place of performance

Street
—
Street 2
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City
Kirtland AFB
State
New Mexico
Zip
87117
Country
UNITED STATES

Contacts

Description

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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  • 📎 25+Jun+26+-+RSC+Tour+Sign+In_Redacted.pdf
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  • 📎 Solicitation+-+FA880926RB002.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+05.+Future+Ground+Sys_Dev_PWS_v2.0_20260731.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+01+HADES+Basic+IDIQ+PWS+20260820.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+10+-+Small+Business+Subcontracting+Plan.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260901_v4.4.pdf
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  • 📎 Proposal_Manager_Functions.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+Section+L+Attch+F+Ground+Support_PWS_v3.8_20260724.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v4.1_Appendix-A.docx
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  • 📎 Solicitation+Amendment+FA8809-26-R-B002+0001+SF30.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+09+-+Rates+and+Fees.pdf
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  • 📎 Exhibit+A+-+HADES+IDIQ+CDRLs.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+08+Rights+in+Data+20260901.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+05+-+OCI+Mitigation+Plan.pdf
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  • 📎 Posting_Offer.pdf
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  • 📎 HADES+Q_A+Amend+2.xlsx
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  • 📎 %28U%29+Section+L+Attach+F+Ground+Support+PWS+20260820.pdf
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  • 📎 CUI_Instructions.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+02.+Ground+Control_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-3.docx
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v4_Appendix-B.docx
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  • 📎 Attachment+08+Rights+in+Data+20260820.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+06+-+DD+254+for+HADES+Solicitation.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-4.docx
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  • 📎 Attachment+12+-+Associate+Contractor+Agreements.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+M_20260820_v4.3+Final.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+02+Ordering+Instructions+20260820.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+03.+Ground+Support_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
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  • 📎 Solicitation+Amendment+-+FA880926RB0020001.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+03+Award+Fee+Plan+20260901.pdf
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  • 📎 Exhibit+A+-+HADES+IDIQ+CDRLs+v.3.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+Attachment+1+HADES_BASIC_IDIQ_PWS_20260724_v3.8.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-1.docx
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260820_v4.3+Final.pdf
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  • 📎 Bidders+Library+Update+20+August+2026.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+03+Award+Fee+Plan+20260820.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+Section+L+Attach+D+Ground+Control+PWS+20260820.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-5.docx
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  • 📎 Attachment+02+Ordering+Instructions+20260901.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+01+HADES+BASIC+IDIQ_PWS+20260901.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+11+-+Small+Business+Participation.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v4_Appendix-C.docx
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  • 📎 %28U%29+Section+L+Attach+E+Jaguar+PWS+20260820.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+3+-+Award+Fee+Plan.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+Section+L+Attch+E+Jaguar_PWS_v3.8_20260724.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260731_v4.2-final.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v3.9_Attach+6+OCI+Mitigation+Plan+Checklist.pdf
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  • 📎 FA880926RB002+Amendment+0002.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+M_20260804_v4.2.1.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+M_20260901_v4.4.pdf
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  • 📎 HADES+RFP+Q+and+A+Amendment+0001+20+Aug+26.xlsx
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  • 📎 Vendor_Registration.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+04+-+Base+Support+Agreement.pdf
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  • 📎 Attachment+08+-+Rights+in+Data.pdf
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  • 📎 %28U%29+00.+HADES_Section+L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-2.docx
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  • 📎 %28U%29+04.+Jaguar_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
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Metadata

Notice ID
f4bb1332a7d4444b93c25cdadb65b719
Full path
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK
Office code
057.5700.FA8809
Ingested
Sep 2, 2026
Updated
Sep 13, 2026