Type 4 Subscale Missionization/ Launch Execution Support and Additional Direct Labor Hours to Support Engineering Services Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Quick Summary

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has issued a Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Type 4 (T4) Subscale Missionization/Launch Execution Support and Engineering Services. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks alternate sources for these services, which MDA currently intends to sole source to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) due to their unique design/development work and MDA's lack of data rights. Responses will inform future acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides. Responses are due June 12, 2026.

Opportunity Details

This notice serves as market research to identify qualified vendors for two primary areas:

1. T4 Subscale Missionization and Launch Execution: Support for one (1) T4 target. The period of performance (PoP) will align with the existing contract (HQ0147-19-C-0005) ending September 2027, with an expected extension through September 2030.
2. T4 Subscale Engineering Services: Including requirements analysis, testing, verification, special studies, and support activities for the Missile Defense System test program. This effort is anticipated from September 2026 to September 2030.

MDA believes only NGSC can provide these services without substantial cost duplication or unacceptable delays, as NGSC has completed critical design and pre-missionization work, and MDA does not possess the full Technical Data Package (TDP).

Scope of Work (Engineering Services)

Engineering Services are performed via Task Instructions (TIs) and include:

• Pre-mission analysis: Developing mission execution specific test requirements, conducting Mission System Requirements Reviews and Mission Design Reviews.
• Post-mission analysis: Performing post-flight data reduction, kinematic updates, and signature performance assessments.
• Air-launch target preparation: Final target integration, missionization, kit integration, and assembly/integration/test of the Carriage Extraction System.
• Air-launch target execution: Supporting missile launch dress rehearsals and conducting target launch operations. These services are specific to T4 and Modified Ballistic Re-entry Vehicle (MBRV)-11, requiring direct knowledge of their design and capabilities.

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must submit responses addressing their ability to perform the required engineering services and/or mission planning, including a detailed schedule and cost estimate.

• Page Limit: 25 pages.
• Content: Executive summary, capabilities/plans/activities, figures/tables/graphs.
• Cover Page: Company name, Point of Contact, Business Size Status, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Government ordering vehicles.
• Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat preferred.
• Small Business: Primes must detail past subcontractor management experience. Teaming arrangements must articulate work portions, business size, and socio-economic categories for all partners.
• Proprietary Information: Discouraged; mark appropriately if included.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Combined Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (RFI)
• Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
• Response Due: June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time
• Published: May 28, 2026
• Contact: Anita Stanford (mda.schriever.ics.mbx.tc-futureacquisitions@mail.mil)

Additional Notes

This is an RFI for market research purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, and the Government is not obligated to procure these items or pay for information submitted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.