Request for White Papers: High-Performance Compressor System
Issuing Agency:DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (Tennessee)
Solicitation ID:sam_ae8c0f49f4e84917a7f772f133c9e566
RFP Description
Location: Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The Air Force Test Centers Installation Contracting Division (AFTC/PZI) at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB) is seeking White Papers from interested parties capable of meeting the Governments requirement for an Analysis of Alternatives and the design, manufacture, and testing of a Prototype High-Performance Compressor System. This effort is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 4022 for Other Transaction Prototype (OTP) agreements. The primary goal of this RWP is to identify potential solutions and innovative approaches to meet the technical objectives detailed in the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO), Attachment 1. The focus of the white paper should be on a comprehensive approach that validates critical design elements and ensures the successful integration and long-term sustainment of the final system. The Government will use the submitted White Papers to assess industry capabilities, refine project requirements, and select vendors for a potential future Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP). See attachment to this posting for full details. Note on SOO: The SOO is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Distribution C, and Export Controlled. To receive a copy, vendors must have a current (no more than three years old from the posting of this request) basic NIST SP 800-171 assessment in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and be a certified contractor in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Please contact the Agreements Officer to request the document and verify certification.
How to Win This Contract
This is an open market solicitation. Since it is open to all qualified contractors, competition may be high. Differentiating your technical response and offering a highly compliant proposal structure will be key to winning. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (Tennessee). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 6/15/2026.
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