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 complex engineering and construction projects, with all projects competed exclusively among Alliance members. Interested vendors must submit whitepapers and meet mandatory onboarding criteria to participate in this multi-billion dollar opportunity.
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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:
1 May 2026, Close of Business (COB) Whitepapers Due:
1 June 2026, COB Mandatory Site Visit Window:
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