Missile Defense Agency - Multiple Authority Announcement
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 established the Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement, a versatile vehicle for pursuing various non-traditional acquisitions. This announcement, initially launched as the Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) on March 27, 2025, was renamed NOBLE on August 21, 2025. It targets disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources to enhance missile defense capabilities. The overall announcement remains open for responses until March 27, 2030, with specific solicitations released periodically.
Scope of Work
NOBLE facilitates diverse acquisition types, including Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), Other Transaction Agreements (OTA), Procurements for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA). It covers a broad range of technical areas critical to missile defense, such as:
- 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
- International Missile Defense System Cooperation
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) / Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Overall Response Due: March 27, 2030
- Latest Update: March 2, 2026
- Initial Publication: March 27, 2025
Current Solicitations Under NOBLE (as of March 2, 2026)
- HQ0860-25-S-C001: Advanced Capability Concepts (Posted: May 9, 2025; Closes: May 8, 2030)
- HQ0860-26-S-C005: MDA Launchers (Posted: February 26, 2026; Closes: March 30, 2026)
Evaluation
This is a competitive approach focused on identifying and developing disruptive technologies and rapid capabilities from non-traditional sources. Specific evaluation criteria will be detailed in individual solicitations released under the NOBLE announcement.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should follow the NOBLE announcement (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) on SAM.gov to receive notifications when new solicitations are released. Inquiries can be sent to MDA-NOBLE@mail.mil.