SBIR / STTR #MDA26TZ04-NV003

Missile Defense Agency STTR BAA: R&D for Advanced Missile Defense Technologies

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking innovative research and development proposals under its FY26 STTR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Release 4 to advance missile defense technologies. - Government Buyer: - Missile Defense Agency (MDA) - MDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/STTR Program Management Office - Key Research Topics: - Novel ignition systems for multi-pulse solid propellant rocket motors - Focus on reliable, lightweight, multi-ignition capability with minimal novel subcomponents - Advanced analysis of historical radiation data for improved Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) modeling and prediction - Emphasis on new analytical techniques to enhance radiation models and spacecraft survivability - Low-volatility, reduced-toxicity hypergolic propellants for Divert and Attitude Control Systems (DACS) - Development of safer, high-performance hypergolic fuels maintaining rapid ignition - Software defined radio for link diversity on interceptor platforms - Agile, multi-band communications with rapid frequency hopping and make-before-break handover - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to small businesses for R&D services - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with ITAR/EAR export controls - CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity requirements - Proposals must adhere to SBIR/STTR eligibility and be submitted through the DSIP portal - TABA funding up to $6,500 per year available for technical and business assistance - Phase I contracts are firm-fixed-price and typically six months in duration - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities are listed, as the focus is on feasibility research and technology development

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) as part of the SBIR/STTR program. It seeks research and development proposals focused on low-volatility, reduced-toxicity hypergolic propellants. The solicitation is in pre-release status and aims to advance technology in the physical, engineering, and life sciences fields related to missile defense. Proposals must conform to the Department of War solicitation and MDA-specific requirements, with a focus on feasibility-related experimental or theoretical research. The topic manager is Kurt Rogers from MDA.

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