Missile Defense Agency - Opportunity for Collaboration
ID: CRADA-26-SN-0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/77a51662b31247faae2fd7185ad6751d/view
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    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is inviting non-federal entities to propose Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) through its Special Notice CRADA-26-SN-0001, aimed at advancing multi-mission focused technologies for the MDA enterprise and the Department of War (DoW). Proposals must be submitted as unclassified white papers that outline research outcomes and detail resources from both parties, adhering to specific formatting and content guidelines. This initiative is crucial for enhancing missile defense capabilities and national security, with the submission deadline set for February 16, 2026. Interested parties can reach out to MDAfedlab@mail.mil for further inquiries regarding the technology transfer mechanisms.

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    MDAfedlab@mail.mil
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    Attch 1 - CUI Marking Trifold.pdf
    This document outlines procedures for marking Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within government files, specifically for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) industry partners. It details steps for identifying CUI categories, applying appropriate distribution statements or limited dissemination controls, and includes specific marking requirements for unclassified and classified products. The document provides a comprehensive list of CUI categories and their markings, such as Budget (BUDG), Contract Use (CONTRACT), and Export Controlled (EXPT), along with various distribution statements (A-F) and limited dissemination controls (LDCs) like FED ONLY and DL ONLY. It emphasizes the importance of proper marking for technical and privacy act information, aligning with DoDI 5200.48 and DoDI 5230.24, and notes that FOIA notices and destruction statements are no longer required.
    Opportunity for Collaboration_CRADA26SN0001.pdf
    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) issued Special Notice CRADA-26-SN-0001, an "Opportunity for Collaboration," inviting non-federal entities to propose Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with the Missile Defense Research Lab (MDRL). This notice, closing February 16, 2026, aims to advance multi-mission focused technologies for the MDA enterprise and the Department of War (DoW). Eligible respondents include various governmental, industrial, and nonprofit organizations, with strict security and export control requirements. Submissions must be unclassified white papers, adhering to specific formatting and content guidelines, outlining proposed research outcomes, and detailing resources provided by both parties. This is not a solicitation for a procurement contract, but a mechanism for sharing knowledge, expertise, facilities, and intellectual property to benefit missile defense and national security missions. The MDA will assess proposals and negotiate agreements, but no funding is provided for submission costs.
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