MDA J&A to Increase UARC IDIQ Value

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) to increase the value and extend the performance of a sole-source University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) contract with Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory. Under contract HQ085422D0001P00020, the laboratory provides technical and analytical support essential to the Missile Defense System. This system is designed to protect the homeland, regional interests, allies, and deployed forces against ballistic missile threats across all ranges and flight phases. MDA requires continued access to the specialized knowledge and proprietary data held by the laboratory for the development of complex systems engineering and integration products.

The work 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 cost-plus-fixed-fee effort is performed in Logan, Utah, and adheres to the Department of Defense UARC Engagement Guide. The Missile Defense Agency in Huntsville, Alabama, serves as the contracting activity for this requirement.

This modification permits other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3)(B), as implemented in FAR 6.103-3(b)(2). Formal documentation regarding this action was published on April 14, 2026, and includes a redacted justification attachment. Jillian Downs is the designated point of contact for this award action.