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ID: FA9453-25-R-X002 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Jan. 16, 2025, 1:03 p.m. EST

Second Draft Request for Proposal Published--Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)

IMPORTANT CHANGES:

The RFP identification number has been updated from FA9453-24-R-X006 to FA9453-25-R-X002.

The second draft RFP incorporates industry feedback/comments within the appropriate documents.

The Government is not requesting proposals in response to this notice. This draft RFP serves as the synopsis/presolicition notice of government's intention to issue a formal RFP. The release of the final RFP is postured for the 1st Qtr CY 2025.

No additional feedback/comments will be accepted at this time.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE), intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the SSHINE acquisition during the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year. The Second Draft SSHINE RFP documents are attached and provided for industry review. The content of the draft documents contained herein are subject to change.

Threee (3) Controlled Docs- access available upon request:

  • Draft Base Support Lists
  • SSHINE Staffing Plan
  • Security Billet Information

Please note that this notice does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, and the Government is under no obligation to issue a formal final Request for Proposal (RFP). Any financial costs incurred by the offeror as a result of this notice are the sole responsibility of the offerors. AFRL/RV Contracting encourages continual monitoring of SAM.gov for any announcements, solicitations, amendments, and/or otherwise of all opportunities provided.

Posted: Dec. 16, 2024, 5:09 p.m. EST
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Posted: Nov. 27, 2024, 11:27 a.m. EST
Background
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE), is initiating the Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) acquisition. The goal of this contract is to provide research and development, systems engineering, mission development, assembly, integration, and testing capabilities for large-scale space technology experiments.

The final Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2025.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Furnishing all labor and associated elements required to accomplish task orders issued under the SSHINE SOW dated 12 Nov 2024.
- Supporting systems engineering and analytical tasks related to AFRL mission and space system designs.
- Developing government flight experiment and space technology requirements, including mission scope, design tradeoffs, concepts of operation, and mission analyses.
- Conducting assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) capabilities as well as program management expertise for large-scale space technology experiments.
- Ensuring compliance with higher-level quality standards as specified in the contract clauses.

Place of Performance
The work will primarily take place at various government installations and contractor locations as required.

Overview

Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) [DoD - USAF - AFMC]
Response Deadline
Jan. 16, 2025, 1:15 p.m. EST (original: March 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Nov. 27, 2024, 11:27 a.m. EST (updated: Jan. 16, 2025, 1:03 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC33 - National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development
Place of Performance
Albuquerque, NM 87120 United States
Source
Open
Links
Original Draft RFP Notice
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
High
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Signs of Shaping
83% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force were awarded full & open.
On 11/27/24 Air Force Research Laboratory issued Solicitation FA9453-25-R-X002 for Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) due 1/16/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541715 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC AC33.
Primary Contact
Name
Brittney L. Santiago   Profile
Email
brittney.santiago@us.af.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Jeffery Martinez   Profile
Email
jeffery.martinez.1@spaceforce.mil
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Employee Richard Huber Profile richard.huber.9@us.af.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY > FA9453 AFRL RVK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA9453
Source Organization Code
100028651
Last Updated
Jan. 16, 2025
Last Updated By
jeffery.martinez.1@spaceforce.mil
Archive Date
Jan. 16, 2025