Request for Whitepapers: AEDC Velocity Alliance - A Multi-Billion Dollar OTA Consortium Opportunity
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The AEDC Velocity Alliance is a strategic multi-billion dollar consortium established by the Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Test Center and Arnold Engineering Development Complex, to accelerate the modernization, restoration, and sustainment of critical national test infrastructure. Operating under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 4022 and 10 U.S.C. 2808a, this initiative utilizes Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) rather than standard FAR-based contracts to provide an agile procurement vehicle for complex engineering and construction projects through Fiscal Year 2032. The scope of work covers 15 technical categories, including high-pressure process systems, high-voltage electrical infrastructure, heavy industrial construction, and advanced mechanical engineering services. Membership in the Alliance is granted through a phased onboarding process requiring the submission of a ten-page whitepaper. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate partnership capabilities by collaborating with Non-Traditional Defense Contractors, Small Businesses, or Nonprofit Research Institutions. Mandatory requirements for membership include Joint Certification Program compliance and verified cybersecurity standards, specifically CMMC Level 2 certification or a validated NIST SP 800-171 assessment in the Supplier Performance Risk System. Once established, all project opportunities will be competed exclusively among Alliance members, with the majority of awards anticipated to be based on Best Value considerations.
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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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Whitepapers Due: Closed
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Mandatory Site Visit Window: Completed
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Consortium Activation Date: 1 July 2026
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Onboarding Opportunity 2:
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Whitepapers Due: Closed
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Mandatory Site Visit Window: Complete
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Onboarding Opportunity 3:
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Whitepapers Due: TBD
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Mandatory Site Visit Window: TBD
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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
15 Jul 26: The following documents were posted to announce Oppurtunity 2 Industry Day date / location, revise CMMC Requirements, implement the use of 10 U.S.C. 2808a, provide updated Base Agreement Articles, and post Consoritum Q&As.
- AEDC Velocity Alliance - Request for Whitepaper-Amend 3 - 15 Jul 26.pdf
- Atch 1 - AEDC Velocity Alliance Program Objectives - 21 Apr 26.pdf
- Atch 2 - AEDC Velocity Alliance Base Articles - 15 Jul 26.pdf
- Atch 3 - CMMC-Information.pdf
- Atch 4 - CMMC-FAQsv6.pdf
- Atch 5 - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-7.15.26.pdf
17 Jul 26 - The following documents were amended:
- AEDC Velocity Alliance - Request for Whitepaper-Amend 4 - 17 Jul 26.pdf, modified criteria found in 4.0 Part 1, and 5.0 Part 1
- Atch 2 - AEDC Velocity Alliance Base Articles - 17 Jul 26.pdf, Article: Cybersecurity Requirements (CUI and CMMC) was revised
- AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-7.17.26.pdf was posted.
26 Aug 26 - The following documents were amended:
- AEDC Velocity Alliance - Request for Whitepaper-Amend 5- 26 Aug 26.pdf - Under Section 4.0, Part 2: Technical Competency, Technical Evaluation #16 was added for Solid Rocket Motors and Components
- Atch 1 - AEDC Velocity Alliance Program Objectives - 26 Aug 26.pdf - Objective - Solid Rocket Motors and Componets was added
31 Aug 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-8.31.26.pdf
15 Oct 26: AEDC Velocity Alliance - Request for Whitepaper-Amend 6- 15 Oct 26.pdf posted and will be the basis for evaluating onboarding 3 whitepapers. Atch 2 - AEDC Velocity Alliance Base Articles - 15 Oct 26.pdf was updated by adding the Performer Representation article.
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