Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Capabilities in response to Executive Order "The Iron Dome for America"
ID: MDA-RFI-001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEMISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35898, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/9da2ad63428b4ccd8aa4931c41071a3c/view
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    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) of the Department of Defense is conducting market research to identify innovative missile defense technologies in response to the Executive Order "The Iron Dome for America." The MDA seeks proposals that detail capabilities for detecting and countering threats from ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, with a focus on system-level, component-level, and upgrade solutions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing national defense capabilities against advanced aerial attacks and involves collaboration with businesses, research centers, and academia. Interested parties should submit their responses by February 28, 2025, and can contact Melody Thurmond at Melody.Thurmond@mda.mil or Jim Weinberger at james.weinberger@mda.mil for further information.

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    MDA Capabilities RFI.pdf
    The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to explore innovative technologies for missile defense in alignment with the Executive Order "The Iron Dome for America." The objective is to identify capabilities for detecting and countering threats from ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles. The MDA seeks collaboration from a diverse range of contributors, including businesses, research centers, and academia. The focus areas include the defense of the homeland against advanced missile threats, acceleration of space sensor deployment, and development of both kinetic and non-kinetic solutions. Respondents are asked to tie their proposals to specific lines of effort and specified delivery timelines or "epochs," ranging from 2026 to beyond 2030. Responses should provide detailed descriptions of proposed concepts, integration methodologies, schedules, risk assessments, and cost estimates. The RFI emphasizes that submissions are not proposals for contracts but will inform acquisition strategies and risk management, with no obligation for awards. An Industry Day event will facilitate further discussion among stakeholders, and responses are due by February 28, 2025. The document frames the MDA's commitment to enhancing national defense capabilities while engaging with industry expertise.
    Rapid_Hypersonic_Defense_Demonstration_RFI_Response_Quad_Template.pptx
    The document outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) focused on developing a Threat and Blue Force Challenge project. It requests detailed proposals that explain the specific threats the project aims to address and the capabilities expected from the demonstration or prototype. Key components include the project timeline, proposed milestones and metrics, and post-demonstration steps for fielding the capability. The concept description must delineate the expected operational capability and potential deployment options. Additionally, the RFP specifies the required yearly costs for demonstration and prototyping stages, along with a visual representation of the proposed solution. This initiative underscores the government's effort to enhance defense capabilities against identified threats, paving the way for subsequent evaluation and implementation phases following successful demonstrations. The structured approach aims to encourage innovative solutions while maintaining accountability and clarity regarding project expectations and funding.
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