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Spacecraft Structural & Thermal Hardware

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Response Deadline03/23/2030, 06:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract involves the fabrication and testing of core spacecraft structural components and thermal management systems for prime contractors supporting Air Force Research Laboratory projects. The scope of work focuses on the design and production of large deployable structures, apertures, and thermal control systems, utilizing space-grade resilient materials and integrated structural sensing. The selected provider is responsible for delivering physical prototypes along with comprehensive structural test reports and thermal performance data. This Department of Defense effort is managed under the agency FA9453 Afrl Rvk and falls under NAICS code 336414.

General Info

Subcontract for fabricating and testing spacecraft structural components and thermal systems for AFRL.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NM

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA9453-21-S-0001.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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SPACE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED RESEARCH-FAST-TRACKING INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE (STAR-FISH) ARA CALL005 Topic Area 1 Space Vehicle Functionality and Logistics, Advanced Next Generation Strategic Radiation hardened Memory (ANGSTRM)

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PostedMay 18

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Response DeadlineMar 23

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03/23/2030, 06:00:00 AM UTCin over 3 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

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Fabricates and tests core spacecraft structural components and thermal management systems for prime contractors on Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) projects. Designs and fabricates large deployable structures, apertures, and thermal control systems using integrated structural sensing and space-grade resilient materials. Delivers physical prototypes, structural test reports, and thermal performance data.

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