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/66609a01a0ca4796915f4c71a4316c3f/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) has issued a solicitation for "Launcher" prototype proposals under 10 U.S.C. 4022. This effort seeks the design, fabrication, testing, and demonstration of a novel launch system. The solicitation is part of MDA's Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement. Responses are due March 30, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity focuses on developing a novel launch system through prototype proposals. The scope includes:

Design
Fabrication
Testing
Demonstration

Contract & Timeline

Type: Prototype Proposals (10 U.S.C. 4022)
Solicitation No.: HQ0860-25-S-0001 (under NOBLE Announcement)
Set-Aside: None specified
Proposal Due: March 30, 2026
Published: March 25, 2026 (latest update)

Communication & Access to Documents

Preferred Communication: Classified email (mda.ab-launchers@mail.smil.mil).
Unclassified Portal: Also available for announcements.
Classified Documents: Access to SECRET (or higher) classified documents is required to respond. Offerors must possess an active SECRET (or higher) Facility Clearance Level (FCL) with SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level.
Requesting Documents: Provide company name, division address, CAGE code, unique identifier, company POC for delivery (name, email, phone), company FSO POC (name, email, phone), and classified mailing address.

Updates

March 25, 2026: Responses to the second round of questions and an amendment to the Request for Prototype Proposals (RPP) have been released via classified email and the unclassified solicitation portal.
March 19, 2026: Responses to initial questions, an amendment, and impacted documents were released.