Targets and Countermeasures (TC) Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile/Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (IRBM/ICBM) Launch Services Request For Information (RFI)

This Request for Information (RFI) notice is to support acquisition strategy development and identify capable sources to fulfill the high-level requirements described below. This notice is In Accordance With (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.201. This RFI is part of the overall market research activity. This is a market research announcement for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by MDA. Information submitted will be considered as an exchange of information and may be used as part of future RFP(s), either as a single contract activity or under multiple contract actions. No RFP/solicitation will be issued at this time. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no costs incurred or obligations made on behalf of MDA. RFI responses will not be construed as an offer and will not be accepted by MDA to form a binding contract. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Targets and Countermeasures (TC) Program is conducting market research to support acquisition planning, acquisition strategy development, and to determine industry’s interest and capability to provide integration and launch services for Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) and Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) range targets. The MDA is seeking sources able to provide the following mission support for existing launch vehicle hardware: Integrate Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) payloads Configure hardware and software to support mission requirements Modify baseline hardware for compatibility with unique payloads and provide front end integration kits Manufacture interstage, aft skirt, and all kits required Field and prepare Targets for missions Provide data to support pre- and post-mission analysis Launch Targets Conduct post-mission retrograde activities Integrated logistics support INSTRUCTIONS: Responses to this RFI are due no later than August 17, 2022. Submit RFI responses via e-mail to [email protected]. To help aid with developing responses and understanding of the Missile Defense System, please go to www.mda.mil. Data and research may be available via public/open sources. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, RFI submissions will be encrypted and only accepted electronically. All submitted information will be handled accordingly as marked. Respondent’s information/documents submitted in response to this RFI will not be returned. The Respondent’s information/documents should be complete, be informative, and clearly demonstrate competencies and expertise in executing the requirements. MDA will not accept any responses submitted as classified information. Industry is encouraged to respond with information not constrained by proprietary data rights. If proprietary data is included in the reply, the respondent is responsible for appropriate markings on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. Please see the attached Targets and Countermeasures (TC) Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile/Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (IRBM/ICBM) Launch Services RFI for additional information. Approved for Public Release 22-MDA-11206 (18 Jul 22)