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

7/2/2026 Update Updated DRAFT version of sections L&M are included. Three Appendices for Section L are also included that were not in the previous drafts. Please note that the FAR and DFARS references will be updated with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and R-DFARS references. No Task Order PWS's are included with this update, but will be included with the official RFP release. The basic IDIQ ordering period is still contemplated as a 3 year base ordering period and four, 1 year options. The pricing for the Task Orders, due to Fiscal Law requirements, will be priced yearly as indicated in Section L Appendix A, and Section M Table 27.  6/5/2026 Update - RSC Site Visit The Space Systems Command (SSC) Innovation and Prototyping Delta (SSC/SYD89/SD), Prototype Ground Development and Sustainment Branch (SDG) at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM is holding an RSC Site visit for the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) follow-on contract.  The RSC site visit objective is to provide a tour and overview of the RSC and ground systems to better inform prospective offerors prior to proposal receipt.   The RSC site visit will be held on Thursday 25 June 2026 .   Tentative schedule: 0800: Arrive at Building 414, 3548 Aberdeen Ave SE, Kirtland AFB for check-in and visitor badge 0830: A short briefing at the Unclassified level to go over ground rules regarding the RSC site visit 0900 RSC site visit – TS//SCI (SI/TK) There will be an Unclassified Q&A session after the tour is complete, with the overall event ending at approximately 1130 MT. The Government will not hold one-on-one meetings during this event.  There is limited space in the RSC, so the Government is limiting participation to no more than 2 personnel per teaming arrangement and no more than 30 personnel total. The RSC site visit will be at the TS//SCI (SI/TK) level , so please plan to send attendees that already hold the appropriate clearance. Submit all inquiries and RSVPs to the PCO and Contract Manager at john.purcell.3@spaceforce.mil and alyssa.phillips.4@spaceforce.mil. RSVPs should include: name, nationality, security clearance and title of all attendees, as well as contact info (e-mail and phone number) for the Primary POC. We must ask that you limit your party’s attendance to no more than 2 personnel per team . Attending the RSC site visit will require base access. If your representatives do not have base access, they will need to obtain a short-term pass by filling out the form here: https://www.kirtland.af.mil/Portals/52/VisitorForm.pdf which needs to be submitted to the Visitor Center at the Truman Gate by a sponsor not earlier than three days prior to the visit date. Please see the attached “Contents of a Visit Request” and “DISS Visit Request Form” as each attendee will have to submit this form in order to attend the RSC Site Visit. RSVPs and VARs must be submitted no later than 19 June 2026 . Due to the size limitations, RSVPs will be accepted on a first come basis. There is parking available across the street from the building. The address is: Building 414, Conference Room 3 3548 Aberdeen Ave SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 5/29/2026 Update -  SSC/SYD89/SD is updating and clarifying the evaluation criteria for the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) Services contract. Due to the updates, the release of the RFP is delayed. An updated draft Section L&M is expected to be released soon. An executive summary of the updated L&M is being posted with this update to provide a preview of the coming changes in the updated section L&M. The previous two Technical subfactors have been further developed and refined into 5 subfactors as follows: Subfactor 1.1 – Program Management: Administrative Requirements - Pass/Fail  Subfactor 1.2 – Program Management: Staffing/Labor Profile - Adjectival (Technical Capability & Technical Risk) Subfactor 1.3 – Program Management: Emerging Requirements Response (Technical Capability & Technical Risk) Subfactor 1.4 – Systems Engineering: SE Approach and Methodology (Technical Capability & Technical Risk) Subfactor 1.5 – Systems Engineering: Configuration Management - Pass/Fail  Subfactors 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 were previously combined under the program management subfactor, and Subfactor 1.4 and 1.5 were combined under the Systems Engineering subfactor.  5/6/2026 Update -  The second round of Questions and Answers have been included. The Government expects to release an updated draft of L&M in the coming weeks based on industry feedback. Official RFP is expcted to be released by end of May 2026 pending any delays due to changes.  3/17/2026 Update -  Updating the Jaguar and Ground Control PWS with a PDF document due to permissions issues in the previously uploaded word format.  3/16/2026 Update -&