Missile Defense Agency - Advanced Capability Concepts

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is soliciting innovative concepts, technological innovations, prototype demonstrations, and scientific breakthroughs to enhance the robustness and effectiveness of all Missile Defense System elements. This five-year solicitation provides an ongoing opportunity for industry to present new and unique ideas through white papers. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC13 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development.

This Special Notice, identified by solicitation number HQ0860-25-S-C001, is issued under the MDA Multiple Authority Announcement and accepts submissions through May 8, 2030. The place of performance is the United States, and the MDA Advanced Capability Concepts office serves as the primary point of contact. Supporting documentation includes eight attachments such as FAR requirements, white paper requirements, a quad chart template, and an organizational conflict of interest disclosure form.

The agency updated the white paper requirements on August 7, 2025, following the original publication on May 9, 2025. While white papers are accepted at any time during the performance period, all submissions must align with the specific instructions provided in the solicitation attachments. There is no specified set-aside for this opportunity.