The Air Force Test Center is seeking white papers for a prototype high-performance compressor system. This effort is issued under the authority of 10 **** for Other Transaction Prototype (OTP) agreements. The goal is to identify potential solutions for the design, manufacture, and testing of a prototype. White papers should focus on a comprehensive approach validating critical design elements and ensuring successful integration and long-term sustainment. The government will use these papers to assess industry capabilities and select vendors for a potential future Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP). The project is structured in three phases: Phase I (Base Effort: System Analysis and Design), Phase II (Optional Effort 1: Prototype Manufacturing and Test), and Phase III (Optional Effort 2: Installation and Test Support). The estimated total project price is between $500,000 and $50. 7 million. White papers are due no later than 1:00 PM Central Time, 8 weeks after the date of posting. Submissions must be in . pdf format via email to ***@***. *. * receive the Statement of Objectives (SOO), vendors must have a current NIST SP **** assessment in SPRS and be certified in the Joint Certification Program (JCP).
The response due date is no later than 1:00 PM Central Time, 8 weeks after the date of posting.
White papers will be evaluated based on the clarity of the proposed approach, the understanding of the project objectives, and the credibility of the path forward to delivering a system with high operational utility.
Respondents shall submit a white paper limited to 20 pages including company information (name, address, website, POC, CAGE code, and SAM. gov registration), technical approach, integration/logistics/data rights methodology, risk/adaptability assessment, corporate experience, schedule, cost estimate, questions/feedback, and rationale for compliance with 10 ****.
The government estimates a total prototype project price between $500,000 and $50. 7 million inclusive of phases I, II, and III.
