Advanced Technology Test & Development Program (ATTDP)

Army Contracting Command-Redstone (ACC-Redstone), procuring on behalf of the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command, intends to conduct market research and issue a limited-source award for advanced technology test and development capabilities, with capabilities statements due by June 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The government anticipates awarding to the University of Alabama in Huntsville under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3) and FAR 6.302-3(b)(2).

Performance takes place in the Huntsville, Alabama area at Redstone Arsenal Government facility and/or contractor facilities. The contractor must develop, maintain, and manage seven specialized laboratories and R&D domains: the Aerophysics Research Facility for hypervelocity impact testing and test article fabrication; Directed Energy and High Energy Laser research covering component evaluation, optics, metrology, laser sources, adaptive optics, beam control, and atmospheric propagation; the Quantum Enhanced Science and Technologies Laboratory for quantum optics and physics research; the Concepts Analysis Laboratory for prototype design and emerging technology support; a Cybersecurity Laboratory for vulnerability assessment and mitigation; a High Powered Microwave Laboratory for test article design and chamber construction; and a Radio Frequency Laboratory for system experimentation. The contractor must also provide dedicated technical mentoring to the USASMDC intern incubator program and conduct modeling, software development, and advanced research across missile defense, space operations, cyberspace, hypersonics, and integrated air and missile defense domains.

The estimated contract value is approximately $95 million for a five-year base effort. NAICS code 541715 applies; small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Capabilities statements must not exceed 12 pages, explicitly demonstrate technical capability, specify socio-economic status, and be submitted via email to the provided points of contact by May 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Respondents must not submit proprietary or classified information.