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Missile Defense Agency - Advanced Capability Concepts
Missile Defense Agency (Mda) in the United States is inviting bids for “Missile Defense Agency - Advanced Capability Concepts”. Bids close on 8 May 2030, 12:00 CDT. Reference: HQ0860-25-S-C001. Who can bid: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of response and prior to award; Eligible organizations include private industry, commercial and non-traditional defense contractors, domestic accredited colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
US missile defense agency seeks white papers on advanced concepts from qualified organizations
The Missile Defense Agency invites white papers on innovative technologies for missile defense, covering ten topic areas such as kinetic defense, command and control, and space-based sensors. The solicitation runs from May 9, 2025 to May 8, 2030, with multiple selections anticipated and awards using procurement contracts or other transaction agreements.
Who can win it
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of response and prior to award
- Eligible organizations include private industry, commercial and non-traditional defense contractors, domestic accredited colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations
- FFRDCs must include a determination from their sponsoring agency, a determination of no direct competition with domestic private industry, and a transition plan
Key facts
- Procedure
- Special Notice
- Contract period
- Solicitation period: May 9, 2025 to May 8, 2030; period of performance commensurate with technical approach
- How bids are judged
- Technical Achievement, Research Capabilities, and Program Management; Technical Achievement equal to the other two combined; Research Capabilities and Program Management equally important; sub-criteria equally important
- Published
- 05 Oct 2026
- Reference
- HQ0860-25-S-C001
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