Hypersonic Booster Development and Integration
ID: FA865125XXXXXType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8651 AFRL RWKEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6810, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/18c659166063457c8a7bae14bdbcbe78/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force (USAF) through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is conducting market research for the development and integration of a hypersonic booster capable of delivering various payloads at hypersonic speeds. The initiative aims to create an advanced booster system, including the necessary integration and test equipment, to support experimental flight tests. This effort is crucial for enhancing the USAF's capabilities in hypersonic technology, which is increasingly important for national defense. Interested vendors are invited to submit a one-page capabilities statement by 3:00 P.M. (CST) on October 4, 2024, to Shannon Paradise at shannon.paradise@us.af.mil, with the subject line "SOURCES SOUGHT: Hypersonic Booster Development and Integration."

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    Shannon Paradise, Contract Specialist
    shannon.paradise@us.af.mil
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