HADES (HYBRID ARCHITECTURE AND DEVELOPMENT FOR EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEMS) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for the HADES program, focusing on satellite ground system and operations center engineering, development, and support services. This IDIQ contract has a total ceiling of $300M and spans seven years. Proposals are due by September 17, 2026, and vendors must register in SAM and submit through PIEE.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: FA8809-26-R-B002
Notice Type: Solicitation
Posted Date: August 5, 2026
Response Deadline: September 17, 2026
NAICS Code: 541715 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: R425
Issuing Office: FA8809 SDA AND CMBT PWR SSC/SZK-IK
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Lt Col John Purcell
City: KIRTLAND AFB
State: NM
ZIP Code: 90245-2808
AI Product/Service: service

Description

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.

Key dates

August 5, 2026Posted Date
September 17, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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satellite operations engineering services system integration research and development defense contracting

Frequently asked questions

HADES (HYBRID ARCHITECTURE AND DEVELOPMENT FOR EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEMS) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.