The Department of the Air Force is establishing the AEDC Velocity Alliance to modernize national test infrastructure in support of next-generation defense systems. This initiative aims to create a pre-qualified industrial base for a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex engineering and construction projects, with competition exclusively among Alliance members. Interested vendors are invited to submit whitepapers to meet mandatory onboarding criteria, with specific deadlines for submissions and site visits.
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The initiative focuses on accelerating the modernization of national test infrastructure to support defense systems through a consortium of qualified vendors.
1. Strategic Purpose: The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) and Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), announces the establishment of the AEDC Velocity Alliance. This strategic consortium-based initiative is established under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022 to accelerate the modernization of national test infrastructure in direct support of next-generation defense systems and key National Defense Strategy
objectives. The
objective is to establish a pre-qualified industrial base to execute a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex engineering and construction projects. Upon establishment, all projects under this initiative will be competed exclusively among Alliance members. 2. Key Dates for Industry: The Government intends to onboard members in multiple phases. Onboarding Opportunity 1: Whitepapers Due: Closed Mandatory Site Visit Window: Completed Consortium Activation Date:
1 July 2026 Onboarding Opportunity 2: Whitepapers Due:
1 September 2026, COB Mandatory Site Visit Window:
16 September 2026 (Virtual Event) This Request for Whitepaper notice will remain active until:
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