Request for Whitepapers: AEDC Velocity Alliance - A Multi-Billion Dollar OTA Consortium Opportunity
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The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Test Center and Arnold Engineering Development Complex, has established the AEDC Velocity Alliance as a strategic consortium under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 to accelerate the modernization of national test infrastructure in support of next-generation defense systems and the National Defense Strategy. This initiative is structured as an Other Transaction Agreement, exempt from the Federal Acquisition Regulation except where specifically mandated by statute, and is designed to create a pre-qualified industrial base capable of executing a multi-billion dollar portfolio of complex engineering and construction projects exclusively among certified members. All projects under this alliance will be competed solely among consortium participants, with each individual project opportunity announcement defining its own evaluation criteria, agreement type, and technical requirements. The alliance serves as a long-term vehicle, with onboarding opportunities extending through September 30, 2032, and a formal activation date of July 1, 2026. The initial onboarding phase has closed, but a second opportunity exists with whitepaper submissions due September 1, 2026, and a mandatory virtual site visit scheduled for September 16, 2026. Membership is contingent upon passing four mandatory evaluation gates: certification compliance, technical capability, intellectual property rights acknowledgment, and innovation and partnership capability, with failure in any single gate rendering a submission non-responsive. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to partner with National Defense Centers and small businesses, showing significant impact, financial interest, control, and material involvement in project outcomes. A primary NAICS code of 541330 is used for size determination during onboarding, though project-level codes may vary. Cybersecurity requirements are stringent: all members must achieve and maintain CMMC Level 2 certification via a certified third-party assessment organization by November 2026, or submit a detailed, evidence-based roadmap demonstrating active engagement with a C3PAO and a clear path to certification by that deadline, along with a current NIST SP 800-171 assessment score in SPRS no older than three years. Compliance with NIST 800-171 controls, documented in a System Security Plan and Plan of Action and Milestones, is mandatory for handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Projects span general and industrial construction, high- and low-voltage electrical systems, low-pressure process piping, and specialized fire suppression systems, all centered at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. Performance is governed by milestone-based delivery, with acceptance
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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.
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Onboarding Opportunity 1:
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Questions Due: 1 May 2026, Close of Business (COB)
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Whitepapers Due: 1 June 2026, COB
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Mandatory Site Visit Window: 17 June 2026
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Anticipated Consortium Live Date: 1 July 2026
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Onboarding Opportunity 2:
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Whitepapers Due: 1 September 2026, COB
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Mandatory Site Visit Window: 1 September 2026 – 30 September 2026
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This Request for Whitepaper notice will remain active until: 30 September 2032.
3. Action Required:
We invite all interested and qualified vendors to carefully review the attached documents in their entirety to ensure all mandatory onboarding criteria are satisfied within their whitepaper submission.
4. Classification Codes:
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Primary NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services: This NAICS Code will be utilized to determine size standard for consortium onboarding. Primary NAICS code at the project level may differ from 541330 and will be established in each Project Oppurtunity Announcement.
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Primary PSC Code: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
(Note: While these are the primary codes, any NAICS/PSC code that fits within the scope of the Program Objectives is acceptable.)
Amendments:
30 Mar 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-3.30.26.pdf
31 Mar 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-3.31.26.pdf
31 Mar 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-3.31.26-2.pdf
14 Apr 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-4.15.26.pdf
Section 4: Classification Codes was modified to clarify the following: Primary NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services: This NAICS Code will be utilized to determine size standard for consortium onboarding. Primary NAICS code at the project level may differ from 541330 and will be established in each Project Oppurtunity Announcement.
17 Apr 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-4.17.26.pdf
21 Apr 26: Posted the following Amended Documents -
AEDC Velocity Alliance - Request for Whitepaper-Amend 1 - 21 Apr 26.pdf
Atch 1 - AEDC Velocity Alliance Program Objectives - 21 Apr 26.pdf
Atch 2 - AEDC Velocity Alliance Base Articles - 21 Apr 26.pdf
AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-4.21.26.pdf (Answer to Q.9 Amended)
23 Apr 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-4.23.26.pdf
24 Apr 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-4.24.26.pdf
27 Apr 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-4.27.26.pdf
28 Apr 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-4.28.26.pdf
30 Apr 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-4.30.26.pdf
1 May 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-5.1.26.pdf
1 May 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-5.1.26-2.pdf
12 May 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-5.12.26.pdf
15 May 26: Posted Amendment 2, Amendment 2 summary of changes, and Atch 5-UTSI Map. This amendment establishes the date/time/location for Oppurtunity 1 Mandatory Site Visit (Industry Day)
22 May 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-5.22.26.pdf
26 May 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-5.26.26.pdf
14 Jun 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-6.14.26.pdf
23 Jun 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-6.23.26.pdf
24 Jun 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-6.24.26.pdf
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