New Award- Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)

Posted Date: Jul 15, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
Awarded Date: Jul 14, 2026
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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Solicitation ID Solicitation Title Solicitation Office
FA9453-25-R-X002 New Award- Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)
Synopsis

The objective of this requirement is to provide required research, engineering, and technical management for performing space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the AFRL/RVE mission. The contractor shall perform work supporting the development of space technology, and functional areas defined in the basic contract Statement of Work.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AWARD Notice
SetAside Type
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Solicitation ID Solicitation Title Solicitation Office
FA9453-25-R-X002 Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)
Synopsis

Second Draft Request for Proposal Published--Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)

IMPORTANT CHANGES:

The RFP identification number has been updated from FA9453-24-R-X006 to FA9453-25-R-X002.

The second draft RFP incorporates industry feedback/comments within the appropriate documents.

The Government is not requesting proposals in response to this notice. This draft RFP serves as the synopsis/presolicition notice of government's intention to issue a formal RFP.  The release of the final RFP is postured for the 1st Qtr CY 2025.

No additional feedback/comments will be accepted at this time.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), .... Read More

Office Location Agency Name Solicitation Base Posting Type
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
SetAside Type
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Solicitation ID Solicitation Title Solicitation Office
FA9453-25-R-X002 Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)
Synopsis

Second Draft Request for Proposal Published--Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)

IMPORTANT CHANGES:

The RFP identification number has been updated from FA9453-24-R-X006 to FA9453-25-R-X002.

The second draft RFP incorporates industry feedback/comments within the appropriate documents.

The Government is not requesting proposals in response to this notice. The release of the final RFP is postured for the 1st Qtr CY 2025.

No additional feedback/comments will be accepted at this time.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE), intends to release a Request for Proposal .... Read More

Office Location Agency Name Solicitation Base Posting Type
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
SetAside Type
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Solicitation ID Solicitation Title Solicitation Office
FA9453-25-R-X002 Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)
Synopsis

Second Draft Request for Proposal Published--Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)

The RFP identification number has been updated from FA9453-24-R-X006 TO FA9453-25-R-X002.

The second draft RFP incorporates considered, applicable industry feedback/comments within the appropriate documents.

No additional feedback/comments will be accepted at this time.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE), intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the SSHINE acquisition during the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year. The Second Draft SSHINE RFP documents are attached and provided for industry review. .... Read More

Office Location Agency Name Solicitation Base Posting Type
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
SetAside Type
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Solicitation ID Solicitation Title Solicitation Office
FA9453-25-R-X002 Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)
Synopsis

Second Draft Request for Proposal Published--Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)

The RFP identification number has been updated from FA9453-24-R-X006 TO FA9453-25-R-X002.

The second draft RFP incorporates considered, applicable industry feedback/comments within the appropriate documents.

No additional feedback/comments will be accepted at this time.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE), intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the SSHINE acquisition during the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year. The Second Draft SSHINE RFP documents are attached and provided for industry review. .... Read More

Office Location Agency Name Solicitation Base Posting Type
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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