5/29/2026 Update - SSC/SYD89/SD is updating and clarifying the evaluation criteria for the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) Services contract. Due to the updates, the release of the RFP is delayed. An updated draft Section L&M is expected to be released soon. An executive summary of the updated L&M is being posted with this update to provide a preview of the coming changes in the updated section L&M. The previous two Technical subfactors have been further developed and refined into 5 subfactors as follows: Subfactor 1.1 – Program Management: Administrative Requirements - Pass/Fail Subfactor 1.2 – Program Management: Staffing/Labor Profile - Adjectival (Technical Capability & Technical Risk) Subfactor 1.3 – Program Management: Emerging Requirements Response (Technical Capability & Technical Risk) Subfactor 1.4 – Systems Engineering: SE Approach and Methodology (Technical Capability & Technical Risk) Subfactor 1.5 – Systems Engineering: Configuration Management - Pass/Fail Subfactors 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 were previously combined under the program management subfactor, and Subfactor 1.4 and 1.5 were combined under the Systems Engineering subfactor. 5/6/2026 Update - The second round of Questions and Answers have been included. The Government expects to release an updated draft of L&M in the coming weeks based on industry feedback. Official RFP is expcted to be released by end of May 2026 pending any delays due to changes. 3/17/2026 Update - Updating the Jaguar and Ground Control PWS with a PDF document due to permissions issues in the previously uploaded word format. 3/16/2026 Update - Adding updated version of the Performance Work Statements for the Basic IDIQ and three Task Orders. Adding updated Notional Staffing for Ground Control TO Adding updated Notional Schedule 3/9/2026 Update – Adding updated copy of the draft RFP FA8809-26-R-B002, please note that many clauses will have deviations or will be updated due to the Revolutionary Far Overhaul. Expect to see many updated clauses and deviations in the final RFP. Adding updated section L&M Adding updated Award Fee Plan Adding updated Ordering Instructions Adding GFP list Adding draft CDRLs Adding HADES notional schedule Adding OCI Mitigation Plan checklist referenced in Section L Adding Questions/Comments and Answers received up to 20 Feb 26 Please review and continue sending questions and comments. 1/28/2026 Update - Adding three Task Order (TO) Performance Work Statements (PWS's), three notional staffing plans for the TO PWS's as identified in Sections L&M. Also clarifying engagements and questions: Please send your questions and comments to the POCs listed below early. We plan to update the Draft RFP and post them as we receive your feedback. This pre-solicitation notice is to provide a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) contract. The Space Systems Command (SSC), Innovation an…