Arc Heater Component Manufacturing and Supply Strategic Agreement

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex seeks a long-term source for manufacturing and refurbishing critical components for its Arc Heater test facilities. This Request for Whitepaper aims to establish a ten-year strategic agreement for prototype projects. The agreement will be executed through yearly milestones, with modifications for specific component orders. The solicitation seeks to finalize the vendor’s approach to intellectual property, statutory compliance, and business and pricing structures. The government intends to foster a resilient industrial base and reserves the right to onboard additional vendors. Other qualified sources may be added to compete for future component orders.