FA9101-25-9-Recovered_Hypersonic_Sled_Test-Industry Day Notice.pdf

20 June 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR VENDORS REGISTERED UNDER NAICS CODES:

236220 - COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

237310 - HIGHWAY, STREET, AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

237990 - OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION

238910 - SITE PREPARATION CONTRACTORS

541330 - ENGINEERING SERVICES

FROM: AFMC/AFTC/PZIA (Arnold)

SUBJECT: Recovered Hypersonic Sled Test (RHST) Program: Industry Day to Establish Project

Consortium(s)

Disclaimer:

This sources sought notice is for information purposes to assist the Government in developing an acquisition strategy, if funding is received. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government; therefore, this is not a request for quote. Responses in any form are not offers or quotes and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract / agreement as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

The potential NAICS codes for this requirement are:

236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

238910 - Site Preparation Contractors

541330 - Engineering Services

Requirement Objectives (Distribution A):

This document outlines the objectives for the Recovered Hypersonic Sled Test (RHST) program at

Holloman Air Force Base, NM. The goal is to develop a ground test infrastructure system capable of conducting hypersonic testing on weapon systems, supporting both recoverable and non-recoverable assets.

Key objectives include:

• Program Objectives: Build a ground test infrastructure to conduct hypersonic testing. Initial

Operating Capability (IOC) requires delivery of an integrated test system, including design, equipment, explosive storage, test apparatus, and facilities. Future Operating Capability (FOC) involves demonstrating a recoverable hypersonic sled test and associated facilities.

• Agreement Objectives: Establish an agreement for the design and construction of the RHST test campus. Deliverables include a performance-based Scope of Work (SOW), identification of milestones, and provision of data deliverables like test system plans, material certifications, and inspection reports. The government retains Government Purpose Rights to all data.

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER (AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

• Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and implement a QCP to ensure requirements are met.

• Program Management: Offerors have flexibility in managing the schedule, performance, risks, and subcontracts, with clear government visibility.

• Site Access: Contractor personnel will be granted access to Holloman Air Force Base with prior coordination, but photography and video are restricted.

• Government Furnished Information/Equipment (GFI/GFE): The government will provide available information such as area development plans, rail architecture designs, and design use cases.

• Performance Parameters: Key parameters include system design life, infrastructure design, facility design (including engineering, fabrication, storage, and classified workspaces), and apparatus design (capable of supporting the use cases with considerations for alternative atmospheres, strength, and in-situ adjustments).

• Test System Construction: This involves ground preparation, relocation of utilities, facility construction, and test apparatus construction, including a representative test segment for validation.

• Test System Checkout: This involves demonstrating connectivity of utilities, operability of facilities, and conducting load testing on the test apparatus.

• Design Use Cases: The document includes a table outlining specific use cases, including rail type, recovery status, body mass, velocity requirements, track length, and alternative atmosphere considerations.

Government Objectives

• If the vendor feels their company is capable of executing the requirement objectives listed above in its entirety, or certain aspects of the requirement, request the Agreements Officer (AO) to send

Atch 1 – RHST_SOO-Distro D.

o To receive Atch 1, the vendor shall have a NIST SP 800-171 no older than three (3) years, and the vendor shall be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP).

o After the AO has verified the vendor’s NIST SP 800-171 and JCP, the AO will send Atch

1 to the vendor.

o After the vendor reviews Atch 1 and the vendor confirms their capability of executing the requirement in part or in its entirety, request the AO to send a TEAMS meeting link to attend the Industry Day Virtual Kick-Off.

o Make requests to Greggory C. Jones, Agreements Officer, greggory.jones.4@us.af.mil

• Industry Day Virtual Kick-Off o 21 July 2025, Time – TBD

• Onsite Industry Day at Holloman Air Force Base o 30 July 2025 – 31 July 2025 mailto:greggory.jones.4@us.af.mil

• The information obtained from this market research will assist the Government in determining if one or multiple consortiums will need to be established to execute the requirement in accordance

10 U.S.C. 4022 - Authority of the Department of Defense to Carry Out Certain Prototype Projects.

• Foreign participation is not permitted.

Attachment:

- Atch 1 – RHST_SOO-Distro D.pdf

GREGGORY C. JONES, NH-III, DAF

Agreements Officer