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

Closed — responses were due 17 Sep 2026 · No Set aside used · Department of the Air Force, DoD · Kirtland AFB, NM · NAICS 541715 · Solicitation FA8809-26-R-B002

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number	FA8809-26-R-B002
Notice ID	f4bb1332a7d4444b93c25cdadb65b719
Agency	Department of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agency	Department of the Air Force
Contracting office	FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK
NAICS code	541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Product / service code (PSC)	R425
Set-aside	No Set aside used
Notice type	Solicitation
Posted	01 September 2026
Response deadline	17 September 2026 (closed)
Place of performance	Kirtland AFB, NM, USA

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Description

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.

Version history

SAM.gov has posted 12 notices under solicitation FA8809-26-R-B002, oldest first.

Documents in the solicitation package

40 files are attached to this notice.

FA880926RB002 Amendment 0002.pdf
Attachment 01 HADES BASIC IDIQ_PWS 20260901.pdf
Attachment 02 Ordering Instructions 20260901.pdf
Attachment 03 Award Fee Plan 20260901.pdf
Attachment 08 Rights in Data 20260901.pdf
Exhibit A - HADES IDIQ CDRLs v.3.pdf
(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260901_v4.4.pdf
(U) 00. HADES_Section M_20260901_v4.4.pdf
(U) 04. Jaguar_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
(U) 03. Ground Support_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
(U) 02. Ground Control_PWS_v4.0_20260901.pdf
HADES Q_A Amend 2.xlsx
25 Jun 26 - RSC Tour Sign In_Redacted.pdf
Proposal_Manager_Functions.pdf
Posting_Offer.pdf
Solicitation Amendment - FA880926RB0020001.pdf
Solicitation Amendment FA8809-26-R-B002 0001 SF30.pdf
Attachment 01 HADES Basic IDIQ PWS 20260820.pdf
Attachment 02 Ordering Instructions 20260820.pdf
Attachment 03 Award Fee Plan 20260820.pdf
Attachment 08 Rights in Data 20260820.pdf
Exhibit A - HADES IDIQ CDRLs 20260820.pdf
(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260820_v4.3 Final.pdf
(U) Section L Attach E Jaguar PWS 20260820.pdf
(U) Section L Attach D Ground Control PWS 20260820.pdf
(U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260820_v4_Attach-1.docx
(U) Section L Attach F Ground Support PWS 20260820.pdf
(U) 00. HADES_Section M_20260820_v4.3 Final.pdf
Bidders Library Update 20 August 2026.pdf
HADES RFP Q and A Amendment 0001 20 Aug 26.xlsx
Solicitation - FA880926RB002.pdf
(U) Attachment 1 HADES_BASIC_IDIQ_PWS_20260724_v3.8.pdf
Attachment 02 - Ordering Instructions.pdf
Attachment 3 - Award Fee Plan.pdf
Attachment 04 - Base Support Agreement.pdf
Attachment 05 - OCI Mitigation Plan.pdf
Attachment 06 - DD 254 for HADES Solicitation.pdf
Attachment07-GFP and Inventory List.xlsx
Attachment 08 - Rights in Data.pdf
Attachment 09 - Rates and Fees.pdf

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