Competitive Fly-off #2 Prototype Testing Support

The contract pertains to support for competitive fly-off testing of prototypes, encompassing full lifecycle activities such as test planning, instrumentation setup, data collection, and performance evaluation to determine relative system effectiveness. The work is specifically tied to the second iteration of a competitive fly-off event and requires technical expertise to ensure rigorous, objective, and repeatable testing conditions under real-world operational constraints. All activities must align with defense testing standards to produce actionable performance metrics for decision-makers. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, indicating it involves scientific and technical consulting services. It is administered by the Department of Defense through the W6QK Acc-rsa office, with performance expected to occur at Redstone Arsenal. Subcontractors must submit proposals by the deadline of May 22, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, to be considered. The opportunity does not specify any small business set-aside or additional eligibility criteria, leaving participation open to qualified entities capable of delivering high-fidelity test support for advanced prototyping efforts in a military context.