Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #MDA26BZ04-NV004
SBIR Solicitation for Advanced Missile Defense Technology R&D (including VLA Applications)
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
MDA26BZ04-NV004
NAICS
541715, 927110
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking small business research and development proposals under its FY26 SBIR Broad Agency Announcement Release 4. - Government Buyer: - Missile Defense Agency (MDA), SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Scope of Solicitation: - Focuses on advanced technology R&D for missile defense applications - Topics include: next-generation thermal batteries, radiation hardening of commercial microelectronics, software defined antennas, Very Large Array (VLA) applications over transmission infrastructure, photonic technology miniaturization, neuromorphic hardware, automated cybersecurity control validation, and event-based sensing navigation systems - Products/Services Requested: - Feasibility studies, design, modeling, prototype development, and technology demonstrations for the above topics - No specific part numbers or quantities; emphasis is on innovative research concepts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must comply with ITAR/EAR export controls - CMMC Level 1 (Foundational) cybersecurity compliance is required - Eligibility limited to small businesses under SBIR guidelines - Phase I efforts focus on feasibility and design, with a six-month period of performance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all eligible small businesses with relevant capabilities
Description
This solicitation is for the potential application of Very Large Array (VLA) technology over transmission infrastructure. It is issued by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The solicitation aims to explore innovative uses of VLA technology to enhance transmission infrastructure capabilities. Important documents and instructions related to the solicitation are provided via links. The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2018, with a response deadline of April 18, 2018.