Survivability Test Stand

SOL #: FA910126RB005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR

ARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, United States

Place of Performance

Holloman Air Force Base, NM

NAICS

Search (334511)

PSC

Radar Equipment, Except Airborne (5840)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4cb72f6a18544d7380631da27a672ff8/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 22, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 2, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), is soliciting proposals for the design, procurement, and installation of a Survivability Test Stand (STS) at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. This project aims to provide high-fidelity outdoor Radar Cross Section (RCS), Infrared (IR), and acoustic measurements for running aircraft engines. Proposals are due March 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the STS, including:

Design & Engineering: Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR) for the test stand, turntable, and radar systems (2-D Deep Cavity, IR, Acoustics, SAR/ISAR).
Infrastructure: Development of mission control, fuel storage/delivery, target preparation, fire suppression, and earthwork.
Testing Capabilities: Enabling ground-test capabilities for large military engines, including plume measurements and embedded engine shrouds.
Deliverables: Comprehensive data requirements (CDRLs), training, and site acceptance testing.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Single Award, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
Ceiling: $125,000,000.00.
Duration: Five-year ordering period.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Key Dates:
- Background Check (Form 5000) for Site Visit: Due Jan 29, 2026.
- Questions Due: Feb 20, 2026.
- Site Visit: Feb 24–26, 2026.
- Proposals Due: March 9, 2026, at 1400 MST.

Evaluation

Award will be made using a Best Value Source Selection process. Evaluation factors include:

Technical: (Pass/Fail) Technical Approach, Management, and Integration.
Past Performance: Significantly more important than price.
Price: Evaluated for reasonableness and realism.

Additional Notes

Export Control: Several attachments are marked Distribution Statement D. Offerors must be Joint Certification Program (JCP) certified to access technical data.
Small Business: A minimum quantitative requirement of 10% small business participation is required.