Advanced Technology Test & Development Program (ATTDP)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC), under the DEPT OF THE ARMY, is conducting a Sources Sought for the Advanced Technology Test & Development Program (ATTDP). This market research aims to identify potential sources with advanced technology test and research and development (R&D) capabilities. The government anticipates a limited source award to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). Responses are due by May 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
This program requires specialized technical expertise and assistance in areas including Directed Energy (DE), space operations, cyberspace, hypersonics, and integrated air and missile defense. Key requirements include:
- Developing, maintaining, and managing specialized laboratory spaces.
- Supporting R&D for strategic and tactical weapon systems.
- Providing technical mentoring to the USASMDC intern incubator program.
- Conducting comprehensive testing, evaluation, and threat assessment for missile defense assets.
- Executing high-velocity impact experiments and analyzing impact observables.
- Evaluating penetration aids technology and developing radar/optical target signature databases.
- Performing experiments for counter-IED, counter-UAS, radar, and small satellite technologies.
- Conducting engineering management research, modeling, software development, and specialized DE research.
- Building and validating models for aerospace environments, component analysis, rocket propulsion, and solid propellant combustion.
- Developing large-scale data management tools and computer hardware/software.
- Conducting foundational and applied R&D for Directed Energy systems (HEL, HPM, beam control, RF).
- Supporting specific laboratories: Aerophysics Research Facility (ARF), Directed Energy (DE) and High Energy Laser (HEL) Research, Quantum Enhanced Science and Technologies Laboratory (QuEST), Concepts Analysis Laboratory (CAL), Cybersecurity Laboratory, High Powered Microwave (HPM) Laboratory, and Radio Frequency (RF) Laboratory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Award: Five-year base effort
- Estimated Value: Approximately $95 million
- Place of Performance: Huntsville, Alabama area (Redstone Arsenal Government facility and/or a contractor facility)
- Response Due: May 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time
- Published: May 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought notice, not a Request for Proposal (RFP). Solicitations are not yet available. Respondents interested in demonstrating their capabilities should submit a capabilities statement not exceeding 12 pages. The statement must demonstrate the vendor's ability to perform the technical requirements and specify socio-economic status under NAICS 541715. Submissions must be sent via email to both listed points of contact.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
The government anticipates a limited source award to the current contractor, University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), under FAR 6.302-3(b)(2).
Additional Notes
Respondents shall not submit classified or proprietary information. The government will not pay for information requested or compensate for costs incurred. This notice does not commit the government to a contract.