FINAL RFP - Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)
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- Solicitation number
- FA9453-25-R-X002-FINAL-RFP
- Agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has issued a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) contract, seeking comprehensive research, engineering, and technical management support for space technology development. The solicitation aims to provide services including space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the AFRL/RVE mission. The evaluation will use a best value trade-off approach, with technical factors significantly more important than cost/price, and will assess three primary technical factors: Statement of Work Narrative, Scenario Response, and Staffing Plan. Proposals are due by March 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, with discrepancy notices required by January 27, 2025. The government will use a color/adjectival rating system to evaluate proposals, with a minimum Purple/Good rating required for competitive range consideration.
The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715 with a 1,300 employee size standard, and will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $499 million ceiling. Three initial task orders will be awarded: TO 0001 for Prototypes and Flight Experiments, TO 0002 for Small Satellite Portfolio, and TO 0003 for Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Development. The primary place of performance will be the Phillips Research Site at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with potential work at other locations. The contract will have a base period from November 28, 2025, through November 27, 2030, with an option period through November 27, 2035. Key personnel must possess Top Secret/SCI clearances, and the contract will support missions ranging from small-scale CubeSat projects to larger ESPA-class spacecraft, with project timelines varying from 2 to 5 years depending on mission complexity.
Notice text
5 versions
Update #5 · Latest ·
SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 4
The RFP has been amended to remove or edit solicitation provisions and contract clauses in accordance with Class Deviation 2025-O0003 and the Contracting Officer's determination; Delete section L-5.6.5 and add a note to section L-5.6.2.1 and 5.6.7.4.5 in Attachment 14-Section L - Instructions to Offerors Rev. 2, dated 5 March 25.
Proposal due date remains 17 March 2025, 1PM Mountain Time.
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SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 3
The RFP has been amended to correct clerical errors within attachment 6 - SSHINE SOW TO 02 RVEN Rev. 3 Dated 27 Feb 25.
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SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 2
The RFP has been amended to include a revised attachment 16 - comment resolution matrix and attachment 6 - SSHINE SOW TO 02 RVEN Rev.2 dated 25 Feb 25.
Proposal due date remains 17 March 2025, 1PM Mountain Time.
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SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 1
The RFP has been amended to address comments from industry and incorporate changes.
Proposal due date has been extended to 17 March 2025, 1PM Mountain Time.
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FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (This posting supersedes the draft RFP posting-Notice ID: FA9453-25-R-X002)
Space Systems and Hardwarde Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) RFP No. FA9453-25-R-X002
The objective of this requirement is to provide required research, engineering, and technical management for performing space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the AFRL/RVE mission. The contractor shall perform work supporting the development of space technology, and functional areas defined in the basic contract Statement of Work.
The Request for Proposal includes 15 attachments. The following three (3) attachments are controlled documents and may be available upon request:
-Draft Base Support Lists
-SSHINE Staffing Plan
-Security Billet Information
Important Dates:
-Proposals due: 3 March 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
-Discrepancy notices due: 27 Janaury 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
Update #4 ·
SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 3
The RFP has been amended to correct clerical errors within attachment 6 - SSHINE SOW TO 02 RVEN Rev. 3 Dated 27 Feb 25.
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SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 2
The RFP has been amended to include a revised attachment 16 - comment resolution matrix and attachment 6 - SSHINE SOW TO 02 RVEN Rev.2 dated 25 Feb 25.
Proposal due date remains 17 March 2025, 1PM Mountain Time.
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SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 1
The RFP has been amended to address comments from industry and incorporate changes.
Proposal due date has been extended to 17 March 2025, 1PM Mountain Time.
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FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (This posting supersedes the draft RFP posting-Notice ID: FA9453-25-R-X002)
Space Systems and Hardwarde Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) RFP No. FA9453-25-R-X002
The objective of this requirement is to provide required research, engineering, and technical management for performing space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the AFRL/RVE mission. The contractor shall perform work supporting the development of space technology, and functional areas defined in the basic contract Statement of Work.
The Request for Proposal includes 15 attachments. The following three (3) attachments are controlled documents and may be available upon request:
-Draft Base Support Lists
-SSHINE Staffing Plan
-Security Billet Information
Important Dates:
-Proposals due: 3 March 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
-Discrepancy notices due: 27 Janaury 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
Update #3 ·
SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 2
The RFP has been amended to include a revised attachment 16 - comment resolution matrix and attachment 6 - SSHINE SOW TO 02 RVEN Rev.2 dated 25 Feb 25.
Proposal due date remains 17 March 2025, 1PM Mountain Time.
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SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 1
The RFP has been amended to address comments from industry and incorporate changes.
Proposal due date has been extended to 17 March 2025, 1PM Mountain Time.
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FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (This posting supersedes the draft RFP posting-Notice ID: FA9453-25-R-X002)
Space Systems and Hardwarde Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) RFP No. FA9453-25-R-X002
The objective of this requirement is to provide required research, engineering, and technical management for performing space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the AFRL/RVE mission. The contractor shall perform work supporting the development of space technology, and functional areas defined in the basic contract Statement of Work.
The Request for Proposal includes 15 attachments. The following three (3) attachments are controlled documents and may be available upon request:
-Draft Base Support Lists
-SSHINE Staffing Plan
-Security Billet Information
Important Dates:
-Proposals due: 3 March 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
-Discrepancy notices due: 27 Janaury 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
Update #2 ·
SSHINE RFP AMENDMENT 1
The RFP has been amended to address comments from industry and incorporate changes.
Proposal due date has been extended to 17 March 2025, 1PM Mountain Time.
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FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (This posting supersedes the draft RFP posting-Notice ID: FA9453-25-R-X002)
Space Systems and Hardwarde Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) RFP No. FA9453-25-R-X002
The objective of this requirement is to provide required research, engineering, and technical management for performing space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the AFRL/RVE mission. The contractor shall perform work supporting the development of space technology, and functional areas defined in the basic contract Statement of Work.
The Request for Proposal includes 15 attachments. The following three (3) attachments are controlled documents and may be available upon request:
-Draft Base Support Lists
-SSHINE Staffing Plan
-Security Billet Information
Important Dates:
-Proposals due: 3 March 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
-Discrepancy notices due: 27 Janaury 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
Update #1 ·
FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (This posting supersedes the draft RFP posting-Notice ID: FA9453-25-R-X002)
Space Systems and Hardwarde Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) RFP No. FA9453-25-R-X002
The objective of this requirement is to provide required research, engineering, and technical management for performing space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the AFRL/RVE mission. The contractor shall perform work supporting the development of space technology, and functional areas defined in the basic contract Statement of Work.
The Request for Proposal includes 15 attachments. The following three (3) attachments are controlled documents and may be available upon request:
-Draft Base Support Lists
-SSHINE Staffing Plan
-Security Billet Information
Important Dates:
-Proposals due: 3 March 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
-Discrepancy notices due: 27 Janaury 2025, 1:00PM (MT)
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| New Award- Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) | Award Notice | |
| Status Update - Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) | Solicitation | |
| Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) | Solicitation | |
| Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) | Special Notice | |
| Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE) | Pre-Solicitation |
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