# Request for Whitepapers: AEDC Velocity Alliance - A Multi-Billion Dollar OTA Consortium Opportunity

Notice e13e46e25d324b9588314d3cdc99d303 (solicitation FA9101-26-9-Velocity_Alliance) from DEPT OF DEFENSE, FA9101  AEDC PKP   PROCRMNT BR, posted 2026-03-30, responses due 2030-09-30T22:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | e13e46e25d324b9588314d3cdc99d303 |
| Solicitation number | FA9101-26-9-Velocity_Alliance |
| Type | Solicitation |
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE |
| Office | FA9101  AEDC PKP   PROCRMNT BR |
| Posted | 2026-03-30T12:27:46.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2030-09-30T22:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | - |
| NAICS | 541330 |
| PSC | AC13 |
| Place of performance | - |
| Award | - |

## Description

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. Onboarding Opportunity 1: Questions Due: 1 May 2026, Close of Business (COB) Whitepapers Due: 1 June 2026, COB Mandatory Site Visit Window: 1 June 2026 – 30 June 2026 (Exact date will be communicated to vendors with successful submissions) Anticipated Consortium Live Date: 1 July 2026 Onboarding Opportunity 2: Whitepapers Due: 1 September 2026, COB Mandatory Site Visit Window: 1 September 2026 – 30 September 2026 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: Primary NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services 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.) 30 Mar 26: Posted Question and Answers received to date in document - AEDC Velocity Alliance Consortium_Q_A-3.30.26.pdf

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