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) has issued a solicitation for prototype proposals under 10 U.S.C. § 4022 for the design, fabrication, testing, and demonstration of a novel launch system. This effort, titled "Launcher," is posted under MDA's Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement, Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001. Responses are due March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks innovative solutions for a novel launch system, encompassing its design, fabrication, testing, and demonstration. Responding to this opportunity requires access to documents classified up to the SECRET level. Potential offerors must possess an active SECRET (or higher) Facility Clearance Level (FCL) with a SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level to receive these necessary documents.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Prototype Solicitation (10 U.S.C. § 4022)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: February 24, 2026, 16:24 UTC
- Product Service Code: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development
Additional Notes
To obtain the classified documents required for this request for prototype proposal, interested parties must contact mda.ab-launchers@mail.smil.mil. The request must include the company name, company/division address, CAGE code, unique identifier number, company point of contact for delivery (name, email, and phone number), and mailing address (if different from the company/division address). The primary contact for this opportunity is Rebecca Froelich (mda.ab-launchers@mail.smil.mil, 938-283-4616).