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(RFI) Advanced Propulsion Acquistion Contract (APAC) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract
DEPT OF DEFENSE · Solicitation FA8626-25-R-B008 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Closed
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Solicitation details
| Solicitation number | FA8626-25-R-B008 |
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| Notice ID | 12ca46e3b3fa4b7e9415332a75f18e4a |
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| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| Sub-tier | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE |
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| Contracting office | FP2042 AFLCMC LPA |
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| Product / service code (PSC) | AC15 |
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| Set-aside | Unrestricted (full and open) |
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| Notice type | Presolicitation |
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| Posted | 16 March 2026 |
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| Response deadline | 30 July 2026 (closed) |
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| Place of performance | Dayton, OH, USA |
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Description
**Updated on 3/16/26** The official release of the RFP for this effort has been released on SAM.gov under the notice ID: FA862626RB002. Please disregard all documents information associated with this RFI and refer to the release mentioned above. **Update on 2/5/26 - Draft RFP Release This update is to serve as a draft RFP release for the action annotated below. All attachments have been updated with the most up to date USG documents. This release is to aid industry partners in their planning and USG is NOT soliciting questions, comments, or concerns regarding the APAC MAC IDIQ Draft RFP documentation at this time. The USG is targeting the first quarter of 2026 for the release of the final RFP, though timelines are subject to change. The USG anticipates providing industry partners 30 days for proposal development. **Update on 12/12/25 - Attachments added to include industry responses and proposal pricing template.** THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The Advanced Propulsion Acquisition Contract (APAC) MAC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is designed to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Propulsion Directorate (AFLCMC/LP) with the capacity to: a) rapidly develop technologies for novel propulsion capabilities, b) implement unique solutions and innovative ideas, c) advance new technologies and system concepts that provide evolutionary, revolutionary, and disruptive capabilities for the United States Air Force and strategic partners, and d) enables a rapid response applicable to all areas and lifecycle phases of propulsion development including technology maturation, concept development, concept demonstrations, integration, procurement, production, fielding, operations, and sustainment to quickly meet current and future propulsion system requirements, while maximizing the use of the digital environment.
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