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Solicitation, first published as presolicitation

HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Request for Proposal

FA8809-26-R-B002

Department of the Air Force, FA8809 Sda and CMBT PWR Ssc/Szk-Ik. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).

127 open like this View on SAM.gov Markdown

Response deadline

September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT

Closed 45 days ago. Posted September 16, 2026, first published January 21, 2026. Scheduled to archive February 9, 2027.

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127 like it are open now in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology)

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

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.

Attachments

Files listed on SAM.gov. The ones we hold a copy of download from here; the rest open SAM's download, which needs no account.

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. January 21, 2026

    Presolicitation, originally sources sought

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 71a774de19a74882ad70b304310e32f4

    10 revisions on SAM
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  2. January 28, 2026

    Presolicitation

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice dbd0929da7784aa39b6fb3e9bb5acc17

    10 revisions on SAM
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  3. March 9, 2026

    Presolicitation

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice fd689ecc6946490190ea2133eb6bdd35

    10 revisions on SAM
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  4. March 16, 2026

    Presolicitation

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice acfa3e14540b44aeab5a4637a253d3fd

    10 revisions on SAM
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  5. March 17, 2026

    Presolicitation

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice bc4b389432504e96ac4f38562efd547b

    10 revisions on SAM
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  6. May 6, 2026

    Presolicitation

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice a4bace9b2c624443a0d7589d761868a5

    10 revisions on SAM
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  7. May 29, 2026

    Presolicitation

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 70b08f9de26b4d4eb3b2641c3387f1c0

    10 revisions on SAM
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  8. June 5, 2026

    Presolicitation

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 65dc773185fb4a47893570d35958ce03

    10 revisions on SAM
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  9. July 2, 2026

    Presolicitation

    HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Draft Request for Proposal

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 750a18c562ef4fb29e9dedfc831780ff

    11 revisions on SAM
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • June 5, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 29, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 6, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 17, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • March 9, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • November 21, 2025: publish, sources sought
    • January 28, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • January 21, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  10. August 5, 2026

    Solicitation, originally presolicitation

    Due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 2e04a7dcd97f4fe8826c7b63230b569b

    7 revisions on SAM
    • September 16, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 2, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 20, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 6, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  11. August 5, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice e0264f977fd44b21b5e4664e59309a3e

    7 revisions on SAM
    • September 16, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 2, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 20, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 6, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  12. August 6, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 0eff0183bfae444cb9b1ef19c1721959

    7 revisions on SAM
    • September 16, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 2, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 20, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 6, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  13. August 20, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 68c3032631b24bc5b53ce1ebf06a87a0

    7 revisions on SAM
    • September 16, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 2, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 20, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 6, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  14. September 2, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice f4bb1332a7d4444b93c25cdadb65b719

    7 revisions on SAM
    • September 16, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 2, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 20, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 6, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  15. September 16, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice c2ebbce8dba84dd7ae298df39ee5eb07

    7 revisions on SAM
    • September 16, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • September 2, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 20, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 6, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • August 5, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • July 2, 2026: publish, presolicitation

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