Mobile Integrated Launch Capability
Funds industry teams to design, prototype, test, and demonstrate mobile launch platforms for missile target systems under MDA, with a Secret clearance requirement.
⚑ Federal contract special notice for industry · Active Secret Facility Clearance Level required · Offerors must be able to access, handle, receive, and store Secret information · Two-phase effort: detailed design/analysis then prototyping/testing
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 45 partial | funds applied research; prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) “Mobile Integrated Launch Capability (MILC)” solicitation offers industry an ongoing opportunity to provide the Government with innovative, cost-efficient alternatives to current air drop C-17 target launches. Rapid demonstrations of mobile launch platforms capable of deploying and launching short to long range target missile systems from multiple locations worldwide will be considered. This solicitation is for a two-phase effort. Phase I - Detailed Design and Analysis - shall consist of detailed design, engagement analysis, and detailed protype costing information for all candidate MILC concepts. Phase II - Prototyping and Testing - shall include prototyping, ground testing, and launch of a candidate target system from a designated location. Offerors are advised, should they be selected for an award, they will be required to access, handle, receive, and store Secret (S) information in performance of the effort. The selected awardee(s) must have an active Secret Facility Clearance Level (FCL) with Secret safeguarding level verified by MDA upon award.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA) / MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA).
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