Solid Rocket Motor for Sled Testing at HHSTT
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR office, is conducting a Sources Sought (Request for Information - RFI) to identify Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for Sled Testing at the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) in Holloman Air Force Base, NM. This market research aims to find existing, in-production, or recently produced SRMs to reduce operational and acquisition costs and schedule. Responses are due February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The RFI seeks information on SRMs across four defined Thrust Classes: Small (37-60 Klb), Medium (60-80 Klb), Large (80-200 Klb), and High Performing (>=139 Klb), each with specific total time requirements. Respondents should provide details on motors within +/-30% of the specified Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs). The focus is exclusively on existing SRMs, not new, clean-sheet designs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research purposes)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026
- Published: January 22, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Place of Performance: Holloman Air Force Base, NM
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a comprehensive response, limited to 10 pages (PDF), via email. The response should include:
- Company information (name, address, POC, CAGE, DUNS, business size, etc.)
- Technical and performance compliance using the provided "SRM RFI Template Matrix"
- Estimated cost for structural capability assessment (re-analyzing SRM stress)
- Production and availability details (status, methods, build timeframe, lot sizes, restart requirements, declassification info)
- Description of government data rights.
DO NOT SEND CLASSIFIED INFORMATION to the contracting office/personnel. Classified responses must be sent via JWICS to specified contacts.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP.