Missile Defense Agency - Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement

SOL #: HQ0860-25-S-0001Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Missile Defense Agency (Mda)

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)

HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development (AC13)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/08fba5c35e7c475e81b2d0b82a3ee1fa/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 27, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 2, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 27, 2030, 4:00 AM

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 established the Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement, a versatile vehicle for pursuing various non-traditional acquisitions. This announcement facilitates rapid capability development and the acquisition of disruptive technologies from non-traditional sources through mechanisms like Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), Other Transaction Agreements (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purposes (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA). The announcement was originally established on March 27, 2025, as the Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) and was renamed NOBLE on August 21, 2025.

Purpose & Scope

The NOBLE Announcement serves as a competitive approach to quickly acquire innovative solutions for missile defense. It covers a broad range of technical areas, including Kinetic and Hypersonic Defense, Command and Control Battle Management, Integrated Non-Kinetic and Electronic Warfare, Disruptive Technologies, Space-based Sensors, Interceptors and Effectors, Digital Revolution, Radiation Effects, and International Missile Defense System Cooperation. The primary product service code is AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development).

Key Updates

September 19, 2025: Two new solicitations were added to the NOBLE tracker: "Low-Cost Interceptor" (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-C003) and "High Altitude Infrared Search and Track" (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-C004). Full details for these can be found by searching their respective solicitation numbers on SAM.gov.
August 21, 2025: Amendment 2 officially changed the announcement name from "Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA)" to "Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement." It also updated the organization's email address and the title of Attachment 1.

Contract Details

Type: Multiple Authority Announcement (vehicle for various non-traditional acquisition types)
Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Date (for overall announcement): March 27, 2030
Published Date: September 19, 2025 (latest update)

How to Respond

Interested parties should follow the NOBLE Announcement on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notifications when specific solicitations are released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-NOBLE@mail.mil.