Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)

Second Draft Request for Proposal Published--Space Systems and Hardware Integration for Novel Experiments (SSHINE)

The RFP identification number has been updated from FA9453-24-R-X006 TO FA9453-25-R-X002.

The second draft RFP incorporates considered, applicable industry feedback/comments within the appropriate documents.

No additional feedback/comments will be accepted at this time.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE), intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the SSHINE acquisition during the first quarter of the 2025 calendar year. The Second Draft SSHINE RFP documents are attached and provided for industry review. The content of the draft documents contained herein are subject to change.

The release of the final RFP is postured for the 1st Qtr CY 2025.

Threee (3) Controlled Docs- access available upon request:

• Draft Base Support Lists


• SSHINE Staffing Plan


• Security Billet Information

Please note that this notice does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, and the Government is under no obligation to issue a formal final Request for Proposal (RFP). Any financial costs incurred by the offeror as a result of this notice are the sole responsibility of the offerors. AFRL/RV Contracting encourages continual monitoring of SAM.gov for any announcements, solicitations, amendments, and/or otherwise of all opportunities provided.