MDA Launcher
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is soliciting prototype proposals for a novel launch system under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. This opportunity, titled "MDA Launcher," seeks solutions related to the design, fabrication, testing, and demonstration of such a system. This solicitation is posted under MDA's Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement, Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001. Proposals are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort focuses on the full lifecycle development of a novel launch system, encompassing:
- Design
- Fabrication
- Testing
- Demonstration
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Prototype Proposals (10 U.S.C. § 4022)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: March 3, 2026
- Product Service Code: AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development)
Accessing Documents & Communication
Documents up to the SECRET classification are necessary to respond. Potential offerors must have an active SECRET (or higher) Facility Clearance Level (FCL) with a SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level to access these documents.
MDA's preferred communication method is via classified email (mda.ab-launchers@mail.smil.mil). Offerors with classified email access should submit requests for RPP documents, inquiries, and proposals through this channel. If classified email is not available, contact mda.ab-launchers@mail.mil for alternative instructions.
To request RPP documents, provide the following information:
- Company name and address
- CAGE code
- Unique identifier number
- Company point of contact for delivery (name, email, phone)
- Company Facility Security Officer point of contact (name, email, phone)
- Classified mailing address (if different from company address)