MDA Launcher

SOL #: HQ0860-26-S-C005Special Notice

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

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

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/3285aae1efec494fa3802b30c50bcdb1/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 25, 2026

Action Date

Mar 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 (10 U.S.C. § 4022) for the design, fabrication, testing, and demonstration of a novel launch system. This opportunity is issued 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 solicitation seeks innovative solutions for a novel launch system, encompassing its design, fabrication, testing, and demonstration. Responding to this solicitation requires access to SECRET classification documents. Potential offerors must possess an active SECRET (or higher) Facility Clearance Level (FCL) with a SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level to receive these documents.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Prototype Proposals (10 U.S.C. § 4022)
Set-Aside: None specified
Proposal Due: March 30, 2026, by 22:00 UTC
Published: March 19, 2026 (latest update)

Submission & Document Access

MDA's preferred communication method is via classified email. Offerors with access to a classified email system should submit requests for Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) documents, inquiries, and proposals to mda.ab-launchers@mail.smil.mil. If unable to communicate via classified email, contact mda.ab-launchers@mail.mil for further instructions. Note that unclassified emails sent to the classified address will not be received.

To access RPP documents, provide the following information: company name, company/division address, CAGE code, unique identifier number, company point of contact for delivery (name, email, phone number), company Facility Security Officer point of contact (name, email, phone number), and classified mailing address.