AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA
Open Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA9300-20-S-0001
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division is seeking innovative research and development proposals through a two-step open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to advance rocket propulsion technologies across multiple domains including solid rocket motors, liquid rocket engines, and air-breathing turbine engines. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center at Edwards AFB is issuing this 20-year open solicitation to mature technologies from novel concepts to appropriate technology readiness levels for strategic and tactical missile applications. Key areas of interest include advanced propulsion components, manufacturing processes, modeling and simulation tools, modular and reusable systems, materials development, and rapid launch capabilities. The BAA allows for ongoing submission of white papers as well as responses to future specific calls issued by the government when requirements are identified. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach consistency, government research interest relevance, and funding availability, with the due date extending through March 18, 2027.
This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and encourages participation from all eligible entities, particularly small businesses operating under NAICS code 541715 with a size standard of 1,000-1,250 employees depending on the specific announcement version. No current incumbents are identified in the documentation, as this appears to be an open competition for multiple potential awards. The government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration from 6 to 60 months, with individual contract values ranging up to $50 million in earlier versions and up to $250 million in the most recent May 2025 version, though the maximum single award value mentioned in the opportunity description remains under $50 million. Performance will occur at Edwards Air Force Base, California, with the BAA maintaining an open period through 2027 to accommodate ongoing technological developments and emerging requirements. The program includes specific initiatives such as the "Eternal Quiver" effort aimed at developing rapidly deployable rocket manufacturing capabilities with an estimated $20 million budget over four years.
Notice text
16 versions
Update #16 · Latest ·
Annual Review to include amendment of BAA (dated May 2025), updates to Capability Repository, updates to WP Title page and Capability Statement - 20 June 2025
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC and Amendment of BAA (amendment dated August 2024) - 17 Sep 2024
Adding Virtual Industry Day Announcement for Payload Processing Facility - 8 Feb 2024 (see attachment)
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 24 Jan 2024
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 16 Jan 2024
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 3 Aug 2023
Correct email on Secondary POC - 14 Apr 2023
Change to Secondary POC - 24 Jan 2023
Amendment of BAA - 9 Dec 2022
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is currently no more than $250M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #15 ·
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC and Amendment of BAA (amendment dated August 2024) - 17 Sep 2024
Adding Virtual Industry Day Announcement for Payload Processing Facility - 8 Feb 2024 (see attachment)
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 24 Jan 2024
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 16 Jan 2024
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 3 Aug 2023
Correct email on Secondary POC - 14 Apr 2023
Change to Secondary POC - 24 Jan 2023
Amendment of BAA - 9 Dec 2022
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #14 ·
Adding Virtual Industry Day Announcement for Payload Processing Facility - 8 Feb 2024 (see attachment)
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 24 Jan 2024
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 16 Jan 2024
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 3 Aug 2023
Correct email on Secondary POC - 14 Apr 2023
Change to Secondary POC - 24 Jan 2023
Amendment of BAA - 9 Dec 2022
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #13 ·
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 24 Jan 2024
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 16 Jan 2024
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 3 Aug 2023
Correct email on Secondary POC - 14 Apr 2023
Change to Secondary POC - 24 Jan 2023
Amendment of BAA - 9 Dec 2022
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #12 ·
Change in AFTC/PZRA POC - 16 Jan 2024
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 3 Aug 2023
Correct email on Secondary POC - 14 Apr 2023
Change to Secondary POC - 24 Jan 2023
Amendment of BAA - 9 Dec 2022
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #11 ·
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 3 Aug 2023
Correct email on Secondary POC - 14 Apr 2023
Change to Secondary POC - 24 Jan 2023
Amendment of BAA - 9 Dec 2022
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #10 ·
Correct email on Secondary POC - 14 Apr 2023
Change to Secondary POC - 24 Jan 2023
Amendment of BAA - 9 Dec 2022
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #9 ·
Amendment of BAA - 9 Dec 2022
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #8 ·
Annual Review and update to Capability Repository - 18 Aug 22
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #7 ·
Amendment of BAA - 4 May 22
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #6 ·
Amendment of BAA - 13 April 22
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #5 ·
Amendment of BAA - 8 Mar 22
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #4 ·
Amendment of BAA - 26 Jan 22
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #3 ·
Annual Review and Amendment of BAA - 28 Dec 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $100M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #2 ·
Annual Review of BAA - 4 Oct 21
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $50M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
Update #1 ·
AFRL Rocket Lab Hermes BAA is a two-step open BAA with the ability of issuing future calls that enable study efforts on novel concepts, as well as research and development contracts to mature specific technologies to appropriate technology readiness levels (TRL) depending on end use. Specific award details are described below, but the Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts of varying duration and value. However, the maximum single award value issued against this BAA is less than $50M. This BAA allows consideration of white papers as well as calls issued by the Government when specific requirements are identified.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Industry Day - Payload Processing Facility | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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