HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Request for Proposal

20 August 2026 - FA8809-26-R-B002 Amendment 0001 The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to make updates and clarifications to the solicitation. Updated documents include: Section J Attachment 1 HADES Basic IDIQ PWS for administrative changes Section J Attachment 2 Ordering Instruction for administrative changes Section J Attachment 3 Award Fee Plan - change to Annex 2 regarding small business Section J Attachment 8 Rights in data to correct contradiction with section L Exhibit A HADES CDRLS Section L and M for administrative changes and clarifications. Additionally, the Bidder's libarry has been updated with the following documents: Bidder's Library Update 20 August 2026 HADES RFP Q&A Amendment 0001 Pursuant to RFO 15.203, this RFP communicates Government requirements to prospective contractors and solicits proposals for the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program. The program is being executed by the Space Systems Command (SSC), Innovation and Prototyping Delta, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The HADES program provides support for satellite ground system and satellite operations center engineering, development, integration, and sustainment, and associated support services primarily at, but not limited to, the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The anticipated period of performance of this IDIQ includes a base period of three (3) years with four (4) option periods for one (1) year each, making a total ordering period of 7 years. The total ceiling for this contract is $300M. The Government anticipates a single award IDIQ Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) contract type. Vendors are highly encouraged to register in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module. Proposal submission through PIEE is required. The Vendor Registration Guide is attached to this RFP. Vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the award of any contract. You may register at www.sam.gov. The Government requests proposal submissions on or before 17 September 2026, 1:00 PM MOUNTAIN TIME Please direct all questions and inquiries regarding this RFP to the PCO and Contract Manager at john.purcell.3@spaceforce.mil and alyssa.phillips.4@spaceforce.mil.

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• Solicitation - FA880926RB002.pdf

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• (U) 05. Future Ground Sys_Dev_PWS_v2.0_20260731.pdf

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• Attachment 01 HADES Basic IDIQ PWS 20260820.pdf

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• Attachment 10 - Small Business Subcontracting Plan.pdf

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• MIL-HDBK-61 Configuration Management Guidance 640038.doc

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• (U) Section L Attch F Ground Support_PWS_v3.8_20260724.pdf

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• HADES Ground System Example.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v4.1_Appendix-A.docx

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260820_v4_Attach-1.docx

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• Solicitation Amendment FA8809-26-R-B002 0001 SF30.pdf

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• Attachment 09 - Rates and Fees.pdf

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• Exhibit A - HADES IDIQ CDRLs.pdf

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• Exhibit A - HADES IDIQ CDRLs 20260820.pdf

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• Attachment 05 - OCI Mitigation Plan.pdf

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• (U) Section L Attach F Ground Support PWS 20260820.pdf

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• HADES 2027 RSC Tour Briefing-V.2.pdf

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• Change Request Process Charter.docx

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• CUI_Instructions.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-3.docx

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• (U) Section L Attch D Ground Control_PWS_v3.8_20260724.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v4_Appendix-B.docx

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• HADES Topology Example Updated Access Version.pdf

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• Attachment 08 Rights in Data 20260820.pdf

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• Attachment 06 - DD 254 for HADES Solicitation.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-4.docx

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• Attachment 12 - Associate Contractor Agreements.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section M_20260820_v4.3 Final.pdf

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• Attachment 02 Ordering Instructions 20260820.pdf

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• Attachment 02 - Ordering Instructions.pdf

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• (U) HADES-BL_RAM_Context_20260724 - ts_kss.docx

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• Solicitation Amendment - FA880926RB0020001.pdf

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• (U) Attachment 1 HADES_BASIC_IDIQ_PWS_20260724_v3.8.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-1.docx

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260820_v4.3 Final.pdf

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• Network Topology.pdf

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• Bidders Library Update 20 August 2026.pdf

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• Attachment 03 Award Fee Plan 20260820.pdf

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• RSC_FloorPlan.pptx

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• (U) Section L Attach D Ground Control PWS 20260820.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-5.docx

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• Attachment 11 - Small Business Participation.pdf

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• IEEE 829-2008 Test Plan Standard Updated Access Version.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v4_Appendix-C.docx

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• (U) Section L Attach E Jaguar PWS 20260820.pdf

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• Attachment 3 - Award Fee Plan.pdf

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• (U) Section L Attch E Jaguar_PWS_v3.8_20260724.pdf

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• Attachment07-GFP and Inventory List.xlsx

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260731_v4.2-final.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach 6 OCI Mitigation Plan Checklist.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section M_20260804_v4.2.1.pdf

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• HADES RFP Q and A Amendment 0001 20 Aug 26.xlsx

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• Vendor_Registration.pdf

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• Attachment 04 - Base Support Agreement.pdf

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• Contractor Space Allocation Bldg 413 2nd Floor-V.1.xlsx

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• Attachment 08 - Rights in Data.pdf

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• (U) 00. HADES_Section L_20260721_v3.9_Attach-2.docx

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• Lt Col John Purcell
  john.purcell.3@spaceforce.mil505-853-7664
• Alyssa Phillips
  alyssa.phillips.4@spaceforce.mil505-846-6604