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Aerospace Systems Technical Research & Operations Support Services II (ASTROS II)
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The Aerospace Systems Technical Research & Operations Support Services II (ASTROS II) requirement is a continuation of market research initiated through prior Request for Information efforts, culminating in this final RFI notice issued on August 6, 2026. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Detachment 7, conducted an Industry Day on July 23, 2026, at Edwards Air Force Base, which included briefing sessions, facility tours, and one-on-one engagements with industry stakeholders. All materials from that event—including the presentation slides and attendee roster—are publicly available as reference, alongside a consolidated Industry Q&A Matrix that addresses all submitted questions during the engagement period. The submission window for industry feedback has closed, and this notice serves as the official end of the market research phase. The government has confirmed the ASTROS II solicitation will be competed as a Fair Opportunity Task Order under the GSA OASIS+ Unrestricted contract in the Technical and Engineering Domain, Category 60206 (NAICS 541330), utilizing the GSA eBuy portal exclusively for all future communications, draft documents, and proposal submissions. Only contractors holding a prime contract on this specific OASIS+ category will be eligible to respond. This SAM.gov notice will be archived on August 21, 2026, after a 15-day visibility window, and no further updates will be posted here. The ASTROS II contract aims to provide comprehensive technical, engineering, and operational support for aerospace propulsion research and testing at AFRL’s Rocket Lab, including sustainment of critical test facilities, infrastructure, and specialized operational systems such as the Hazardous Response Recovery Team, Site Operations Control Center, and calibration programs. The scope encompasses a broad range of roles, from test operators and maintenance personnel to configuration managers, safety specialists, and data technicians. Anticipated deliverables include monthly reports, engineering documentation, configuration management artifacts, and technical studies. The contract will span a four-year base with two additional three-year options. Pricing is expected to be structured as a hybrid model, with a Firm Fixed Price component for transition and CPFF/CPIF/CPAF arrangements for full performance. Contractors must comply with CMMC Level 2 certification requirements, adhere to Davis-Bacon labor cost estimation protocols, and prepare for the issuance of a DD254. The evaluation approach will prioritize Mission Capability above all, followed by Past Performance and Cost/Price, with all non-price factors carrying significantly greater weight than cost. The procurement
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Place of Performance
Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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1. REQUIREMENT BACKGROUND & TRACKING:
This Request for Information (RFI #4) is a continuation of the market research initiated under RFI #1, RFI #2, and RFI #3 (Related Notice ID: FA930027R6000-RFI03) for the temporarily designated 'ASTROS II' requirement.
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Detachment 7 (AFRL Det 7/SST) conducted an Industry Day, Bus Tour, and One-on-One (1:1) sessions on 23 July 2026 at Edwards AFB.
2. AMENDMENT - RESPONSES TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS:
This notice is amended to provide the Government's responses to questions submitted by industry. The responses are provided in the attached "ASTROS II Industry Q&A Matrix."
Disclaimer: The Government's responses to the questions are for informational purposes only. The Government is not obligated by any information provided in the responses. All information is subject to change before the release of the final solicitation.
3. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE (RFI #4):
The original purpose of this notice was to:
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Provide the Industry Day Briefing Charts and Attendee Roster to all interested parties (attached).
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Establish a formal mechanism for industry to submit follow-up questions resulting from the Industry Day briefing, bus tour, and 1:1 sessions.
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Solicit targeted capability feedback on an additional government question regarding Systems Engineering.
4. SUBMISSION OF INDUSTRY QUESTIONS (VIA Q&A MATRIX):
The submission period for industry questions is now closed.
5. ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT QUESTION FOR INDUSTRY FEEDBACK:
The submission period for the additional government question is now closed.
6. ASTROS II – Final Industry Day Q&A and Notice of Transition to GSA eBuy
The Government has completed its initial market research phase for the ASTROS II requirement and is publishing the final, consolidated Industry Day Q&A Government Responses document with this update.
To align with Department of the Air Force directives to leverage existing strategically sourced vehicles, the ASTROS II solicitation will be competed as a Fair Opportunity Task Order under GSA OASIS+ Unrestricted (UR) in the Technical and Engineering Domain, Category 60206 (NAICS 541330, Exception 1 - Military and Aerospace Equipment) via GSA eBuy.
Please note that the final Industry Day Q&A document and the Industry Day briefing slides will be formally provided as Reference Material for Information Only (FIO) in the forthcoming Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR).
This SAM.gov notice will remain active for exactly 15 calendar days from today's date of August 6, 2026, to allow industry partners to download the final Q&A matrix and adjust their acquisition planning. Upon expiration of this 15-day window on August 21, 2026, the Government's automated system will formally archive this SAM.gov notice.
Effective immediately, all future updates, draft documents, the formal FOPR, and proposal submissions will be handled exclusively through the secure GSA eBuy portal under the designated OASIS+ category. Only contractors holding a prime contract on this specific OASIS+ UR Domain and Category will have access to the solicitation.
No further postings, updates, or Q&A responses will be made to this SAM.gov record. We thank all industry partners for their valuable feedback and participation during this market research phase.
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