Specialized Activities for Test and Evaluation Requirement Needs (SATERN)
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR
Location
COOPERTOWN, TN
Tennessee
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR involves engineering services in COOPERTOWN, Tennessee. Responses are due by Apr 13, 2026 (16 days remaining).
Contract Description
Request for White Paper (RWP) Reference Number: RWP-SATERN-2026-01 Project Title: Specialized Activities for Test and Evaluation Requirement Needs (SATERN) Issuing Office: Air Force Test Center (AFTC)/PZIA, Arnold AFB, TN Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 4022, Other Transaction for Prototype (OTP) 1.0 Introduction & Purpose The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), is soliciting white papers for innovative solutions to provide specialized engineering, technical, and programmatic services as described in this RWP. The objective is to award an Other Transaction for Prototype (OTP) agreement, specifically a business process prototype, to an offeror capable of supporting TRMC-funded projects, with a significant emphasis on advancing hypersonic Test and Eva...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 27, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 13, 2026
16 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in COOPERTOWN, Tennessee. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Tennessee
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
Related Context
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR
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Service Category
Engineering Services
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Location
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NAICS Code
541330 — Engineering Services
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Contractor FAQ
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE TEST CENTER.FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Apr 13, 2026.
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