SAM #26-MDA-12338

Missile Defense Agency RFI for Innovative Missile Defense Capability Solutions (MDS-Next)

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking industry input on innovative capability solutions for future missile defense as part of the MDS-Next initiative: - The RFI targets Strategic Architecture Thrust Areas to address projected threats in the 2035+ timeframe - MDA is interested in new or alternative approaches to advance missile defense capabilities and overcome future mission challenges - No specific OEMs, products, part numbers, or quantities are identified in this notice - All capable vendors are encouraged to review the attached RFI and submit relevant solutions - This is a market research effort to inform future capability development and investment decisions - Responses should focus on innovative technologies, architectures, or concepts applicable to missile defense - The opportunity is open to all qualified industry participants

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Missile Defense System - Next (MDS-Next)

Capability Solutions for Strategic Architecture Thrust Areas

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is executing a strategic planning effort to inform future capability development and investment opportunities in response to the 2035+ projected threat environment. As part of this effort, the Agency has identified Strategic Architecture Thrust Areas representing priority focus areas for advancing missile defense capabilities in the 2035+ timeframe. These thrust areas reflect where the Agency is seeking new or alternative approaches to address future mission challenges and achieve improved mission outcomes.

This Request for Information (RFI) represents the transition from identifying and prioritizing strategic focus areas to evaluating solution approaches that can advance those areas. Responses will inform prioritization of capability areas and potential POM investment decisions.

For complete details on the RFI, see the attachment below.

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