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System Integration Laboratory (SIL) Development

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Submission Closed05/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 541715

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The contract establishes and operates a ground-based integration lab at Hanscom Air Force Base to conduct hardware- and software-in-the-loop simulations for testing aircraft systems, mission-critical payloads, and associated software. This facility will serve as a dedicated environment for validating system integration, performance, and interoperability under controlled conditions before field deployment, ensuring the readiness and reliability of next-generation defense capabilities. The work is critical to accelerating development cycles and reducing risks associated with complex aerospace systems through iterative simulation and real-time testing. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of the Air Force, with a NAICS code of 541715 indicating it falls under research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Performance is limited to the specified location at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts, and the scope demands specialized expertise in simulation environments, system architecture, and embedded testing methodologies. While no set-aside details or point of contact are provided, the effort underscores the Department of Defense’s focus on advancing integrated combat systems through robust ground-based verification infrastructure.

General Info

Development and operation of a System Integration Laboratory at Hanscom AFB for aircraft testing.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air ForceView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Hanscom AFB, MA, 01731, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA283426G0002.

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 30

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Response DeadlineMay 20

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Submission Closed

05/20/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Full Description

Establish and operate a ground-based integration lab for testing aircraft, mission systems, and software using hardware- and software-in-the-loop simulations.