The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) seeks whitepapers for the design, fabrication, and installation of new afocal relay optics at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. This prototype acquisition aims to identify a viable approach and qualified partner under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Performers must adhere to NIST SP 800-171 and Joint Certification Program (JCP) requirements, with access to critical Distribution D documents contingent on successful compliance validation. The Statement of Objectives must be requested by 14 May 2026, with submissions due by 20 May 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time. No budget amount is specified.

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) seeks whitepapers for the design, fabrication, and installation of new afocal relay optics at Arnold Air Force Base, TN. The goal is to identify a viable prototype solution and qualified partner under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Performers must adhere to NIST SP 800-171 and Joint Certification Program (JCP) requirements, with compliance validation needed to access critical Distribution D documents. No budget amount is specified. Performance of services will occur at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.