Contract Period of Performance (PoP) Extension and Options for Additional Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle (MBRV)-11 Development, Production, Delivery, and Launch Operations
ID: MDA25DTRFI01Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GUIDED MISSILES (1410)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/68b4d086ccc54ae593fd5be0787fd505/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) of the Department of Defense is conducting a market research initiative to extend the contract period of performance (PoP) for the Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle (MBRV)-11 development, production, delivery, and launch operations. The objective is to extend the current PoP by three years and add options for three additional MBRV-11s, which are critical for supporting various missile defense system test requirements. This procurement is vital for ensuring the continued production and execution of subscale targets necessary for testing and evaluating missile defense capabilities. Interested parties must submit their responses by April 16, 2025, to the designated email address, and should include relevant experience, capabilities, and cost estimates as part of their submission.

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MDA25DTRFI01 RFINOI Questions and Responses.pdf
Apr 3, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The document addresses inquiries related to the Request for Information (RFI) for the Contract Extension and Options for Additional Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle (MBRV). It includes responses from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) regarding classified documents, specifically the T4 Targets System Performance Specification (TSPS) and MBRV-11 TSPS, which can only be shared via secure communication channels. Although requests for extensions were considered, the MDA has determined a new response deadline of April 16, 2025. Other inquiries focused on unavailability of Technical Data Packages, the MDA's Systems Engineering Processes, and access to certain Interface Control Documents, which are also restricted to authorized personnel. The document clarifies that TSPS is classified and cannot be distributed through standard means. Finally, it advises a contractor seeking to be notified of future MDA procurement opportunities to monitor the government procurement website, sam.gov, as there is no active distribution list for such notices. This RFI process emphasizes the importance of compliance with federal regulations and secure communication in defense procurement activities.
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