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Request for Whitepapers for AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium Opportunity

Department of Defense (DoD)
TBD
est. $2B – $2.5B

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Quick Brief

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 engineering and construction projects, with all projects competed exclusively among Alliance members. Interested vendors must submit whitepapers and participate in mandatory site visits as part of the onboarding process.

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Contract Type
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Estimated Value
est. $2B – $2.5B
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Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published1mo ago
May 1, 2026
Last Updated1mo ago
May 1, 2026
Questions Due1mo ago
May 1, 2026COB
Became Solicitation1mo ago
May 1, 2026
Tracked
Became Sources Sought1mo ago
May 1, 2026
Tracked
Response Due28d ago
May 7, 2026
Whitepapers Due for Opportunity 13d ago
Jun 1, 2026COB
Mandatory
Anticipated Consortium Live Datein 27d
Jul 1, 2026
Whitepapers Due for Opportunity 2in 3mo
Sep 1, 2026COB
Mandatory
Request for Whitepaper Active Untilin 6y
Sep 30, 2032
Mandatory Site Visit Window for Opportunity 1
2026-06-01 to 2026-06-30
Exact date will be communicated to vendors with successful submissions
Mandatory Site Visit Window for Opportunity 2
2026-09-01 to 2026-09-30

Description

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:

Questions Due

1 May 2026, Close of Business (COB) Whitepapers Due:

1 June 2026, COB Mandatory Site Visit Window:

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