(RFI) Advanced Propulsion Acquistion Contract (APAC) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8626-25-R-B008
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Dayton, Ohio, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Advanced Propulsion Acquisition Contract (APAC) is a Multiple Award Contract Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation issued by the Department of the Air Force's Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Propulsion Directorate (AFLCMC/LP) to rapidly develop novel propulsion technologies and capabilities across all lifecycle phases, from science and technology through operations and sustainment. The contract encompasses twelve technical areas including research and development, test and evaluation, integration, production, fielding, modernization, prototyping, and propulsion design. Key contract requirements include comprehensive program management, systems engineering with configuration management, cybersecurity compliance, and submission of technical data through the government's PCOL+ security delivery tool. The government will evaluate proposals using a three-factor technical proficiency approach: Technical Capability (requiring two demonstrated efforts across different technical areas), Propulsion Industry Relevance (requiring one demonstrated effort with propulsion experience), and Small Business Participation Commitment, with all proposals expected to receive acceptable ratings on all three subfactors to be eligible for award. The final RFP was released on March 16, 2026 (notice ID: FA862626RB002 on SAM.gov), with the government anticipating a 30-day proposal development period for interested contractors.
This solicitation contains no set-aside designation and names no incumbent contractors. The contract establishes a 15-year period of performance divided into a 5-year base period and two optional 5-year renewal periods, with an initial Delivery Order (DO1) fixed at $1,000 to cover post-award orientation conference participation. The NAICS code is 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a $336,412,000 size standard, and the government estimates a cumulative order value of approximately $1 billion for small business subcontracting planning purposes. The government intends to award multiple contracts to all qualifying offerors who submit technically acceptable proposals and reserves the right to conduct on-ramp competitions in years two, five, and seven to add additional qualified contractors to the vehicle. All awardees will compete under fair opportunity processes for future task orders, which will be issued via DD Form 1155 using various contract types including Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive Firm, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Cost arrangements as appropriate for individual orders.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
**Updated on 3/16/26**
The official release of the RFP for this effort has been released on SAM.gov under the notice ID: FA862626RB002.
Please disregard all documents information associated with this RFI and refer to the release mentioned above.
**Update on 2/5/26 - Draft RFP Release
This update is to serve as a draft RFP release for the action annotated below. All attachments have been updated with the most up to date USG documents. This release is to aid industry partners in their planning and USG is NOT soliciting questions, comments, or concerns regarding the APAC MAC IDIQ Draft RFP documentation at this time. The USG is targeting the first quarter of 2026 for the release of the final RFP, though timelines are subject to change. The USG anticipates providing industry partners 30 days for proposal development.
**Update on 12/12/25 - Attachments added to include industry responses and proposal pricing template.**
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The Advanced Propulsion Acquisition Contract (APAC) MAC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is designed to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Propulsion Directorate (AFLCMC/LP) with the capacity to: a) rapidly develop technologies for novel propulsion capabilities, b) implement unique solutions and innovative ideas, c) advance new technologies and system concepts that provide evolutionary, revolutionary, and disruptive capabilities for the United States Air Force and strategic partners, and d) enables a rapid response applicable to all areas and lifecycle phases of propulsion development including technology maturation, concept development, concept demonstrations, integration, procurement, production, fielding, operations, and sustainment to quickly meet current and future propulsion system requirements, while maximizing the use of the digital environment.
Update #3 ·
**Update on 2/5/26 - Draft RFP Release
This update is to serve as a draft RFP release for the action annotated below. All attachments have been updated with the most up to date USG documents. This release is to aid industry partners in their planning and USG is NOT soliciting questions, comments, or concerns regarding the APAC MAC IDIQ Draft RFP documentation at this time. The USG is targeting the first quarter of 2026 for the release of the final RFP, though timelines are subject to change. The USG anticipates providing industry partners 30 days for proposal development.
**Update on 12/12/25 - Attachments added to include industry responses and proposal pricing template.**
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The Advanced Propulsion Acquisition Contract (APAC) MAC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is designed to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Propulsion Directorate (AFLCMC/LP) with the capacity to: a) rapidly develop technologies for novel propulsion capabilities, b) implement unique solutions and innovative ideas, c) advance new technologies and system concepts that provide evolutionary, revolutionary, and disruptive capabilities for the United States Air Force and strategic partners, and d) enables a rapid response applicable to all areas and lifecycle phases of propulsion development including technology maturation, concept development, concept demonstrations, integration, procurement, production, fielding, operations, and sustainment to quickly meet current and future propulsion system requirements, while maximizing the use of the digital environment.
Update #2 ·
**Update on 12/12/25 - Attachments added to include industry responses and proposal pricing template.**
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The Advanced Propulsion Acquisition Contract (APAC) MAC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is designed to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Propulsion Directorate (AFLCMC/LP) with the capacity to: a) rapidly develop technologies for novel propulsion capabilities, b) implement unique solutions and innovative ideas, c) advance new technologies and system concepts that provide evolutionary, revolutionary, and disruptive capabilities for the United States Air Force and strategic partners, and d) enables a rapid response applicable to all areas and lifecycle phases of propulsion development including technology maturation, concept development, concept demonstrations, integration, procurement, production, fielding, operations, and sustainment to quickly meet current and future propulsion system requirements, while maximizing the use of the digital environment.
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. The Advanced Propulsion Acquisition Contract (APAC) MAC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is designed to provide the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Propulsion Directorate (AFLCMC/LP) with the capacity to: a) rapidly develop technologies for novel propulsion capabilities, b) implement unique solutions and innovative ideas, c) advance new technologies and system concepts that provide evolutionary, revolutionary, and disruptive capabilities for the United States Air Force and strategic partners, and d) enables a rapid response applicable to all areas and lifecycle phases of propulsion development including technology maturation, concept development, concept demonstrations, integration, procurement, production, fielding, operations, and sustainment to quickly meet current and future propulsion system requirements, while maximizing the use of the digital environment.
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