HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Request for Proposal
FA8809-26-R-B002 · DEPT OF DEFENSE
A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) solicitation, performed in Kirtland AFB, NM, with responses due 2026-09-17. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
What's being bought
16 September 2026 - Proposal Submission Reminder When submitting your proposal in the PIEE Solicitation module, please adhere to the requirements in Section L Paragraphs 2.1.3, 7.1.1, and 7.2.1 and the instructions in the Standard Form (SF) 30 (Amendments 0001 and 0002). Both Amendments will need to
Comparable recent awards in RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIMERA ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED | $1.5M | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | $5.3M | 53 | 2026-07-02 |
| ENSCO AVIONICS, INC. | $18K | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| PROSPECT GROWTH, INC. | $500K | 12 | 2026-07-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | $10.0M | n/a | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
What is solicitation FA8809-26-R-B002?
HADES (Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems) Request for Proposal, issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE, under NAICS 541715 (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)), performed in Kirtland AFB, NM. Responses are due 2026-09-17.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $18K to $10.0M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is FA8809-26-R-B002 set aside?
NONE. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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