Scope
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RWP Independent Air Supply
Solicitation numberFA9101269IAS
DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR
Response deadlineSep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Deadline status15 days remaining
PostedAug 18, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performance0, TN, 37389, United States
Opportunity summary
Source-citedThe Department of Defense seeks White Papers for an Independent Air Supply project at Arnold AFB, TN, to establish a dedicated, conditioned air supply for an existing test cell. The scope covers design, analysis, procurement, installation, and testing, with potential for up to two prototype agreements. [1][2]
Key points
Sources
- SOO_Appendix+C_AEDC+Standards.pdf
3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES For vessels/systems designed, fabricated, and installed for service at AAFB by outside firms working under contract to Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) or any government agency, hereinafter referred to as the Government, the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) Operating Contractor's responsibilities and the interfaces between AAFB and the outside firm, shall be clearly defined in the contract.
- RWP_Independent+Air+Supply.pdf
Milestone 2 SOW, Power Study, & Site Plan Submittal [Base Milestone] Proof of Concept Draft SOW, Power Study Report, and Site Plan Milestone 3 Contractor Readiness Review (CRR) [Base Milestone] Proof of Concept Approved CRR package, WBS, and baseline cost estimate Milestone 4 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) [Priced Option] Proof of Concept PDR Package, interface diagram, initial drawings Milestone 5 Intermediate Design Review (IDR) [Priced Option] Proof of Concept IDR Package, mechanical/structural analyses, draft plans Milestone 6 Critical Design Review (CDR) [Priced Option] Proof of Concept CDR Package, complete calculations, VVAP & System Test Plan Milestone 7 Final Design Review (FDR) [P
- Official SAM.gov notice
Place of performance: 0, TN, 37389, USA
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Public-source intelligence
Source-backed opportunity brief
3 ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES For vessels/systems designed, fabricated, and installed for service at AAFB by outside firms working under contract to Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) or any government agency, hereinafter referred to as the Government, the Test Operations and Sustainment (TOS) Operating Contractor's responsibilities and the interfaces between AAFB and the outside firm, shall be clearly defined in the contract.
Deliverables
Milestone Description / Key Deliverable Phase Type Prototype Group Success Variables Milestone 1 Project Kickoff Meeting & Coordination [Base Milestone] Proof of Concept Initial coordination and schedule baseline
Evaluation
The overall safety factor shall be greater than one.
Submission
Milestone 2 SOW, Power Study, & Site Plan Submittal [Base Milestone] Proof of Concept Draft SOW, Power Study Report, and Site Plan Milestone 3 Contractor Readiness Review (CRR) [Base Milestone] Proof of Concept Approved CRR package, WBS, and baseline cost estimate Milestone 4 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) [Priced Option] Proof of Concept PDR Package, interface diagram, initial drawings Milestone 5 Intermediate Design Review (IDR) [Priced Option] Proof of Concept IDR Package, mechanical/structural analyses, draft plans Milestone 6 Critical Design Review (CDR) [Priced Option] Proof of Concept CDR Package, complete calculations, VVAP & System Test Plan Milestone 7 Final Design Review (FDR) [Priced Option] Proof of Concept Approved FDR, PE-stamped drawings (TN) Milestone 8 Equipment Procurement & Fabrication [Unpriced Option] Operational Utility Fabricated modular compressors, dryers, and heaters Milestone 9 Demolition & Isolation Execution [Unpriced Option] Operational Utility Completed demolition and safe isolation of legacy piping Milestone 10 Facility Installation & Mechanical Integration [Unpriced Option] Operational Utility Piping installation, electrical, and raw water cooling connections Milestone 11 Verification Readiness Review (VRR) [Unpriced Option] Operational Utility Approved VRR package, NDE and hydrostatic test results Milestone 12 Operational Testing & System Commissioning [Unpriced Option] Operational Utility Verification of flow, temperature, and pressure ranges Milestone 13 System Readiness Review (SRR) [Unpriced Option] Operational Utility Signed SRR indicating successful performance test of soak/start conditions Milestone 14 Training, Handover, and Closeout [Unpriced Option] Operational Utility Delivery of native AutoCAD files, PLC/HMI source code, manuals, and orientation Section 7.0: Submission Details • Whitepaper Proposal Deadline: 18 September 2026, 2:00 PM CDT • Submission Format: Electronic submission via email or the AEDC Velocity Alliance secure portal or via email to the Agreements Officer, in PDF format.
Place of performance
0, TN, 37389, USA
Key dates
Posted Aug 18, 2026; Responses due Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC; Archive date Oct 3, 2026
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Notice information
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Request for White Papers Project Title: Independent Air Supply Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 4022 Primary NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services (Military and Aerospace Equipment) Primary PSC Code: 4310 - Compressors and Vacuum Pumps Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN, is issuing this Request for Whitepapers (RWP) through the AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium and SAM.gov. The strategic objective of this project is to establish an independent, secondary, and dedicated conditioned air supply to an existing test cell. The scope of this project encompasses all design, analysis, procurement, documentation, fabrication, installation, inspection, demonstration, and testing necessary to provide a complete and functional pressure and temperature-controlled air supply to the test cell. The Government reserves the right to award up to two prototype agreements for the initial proof of concept milestones (1-3). Note to interested parties: Some documents in this posting are labeled Distribution D and export controlled. For access to these requirements, contact the Contracting/Agreements Officer with your company's CAGE. Once Joint Certification Program and CMMC status are verified, the documents will be sent via DoD SAFE.
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- Presolicitation · LatestPosted Aug 18, 2026 · response deadline Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
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