Opportunity

The Missile Defense Agency is issuing this solicitation, identified as HQ0860-26-S-C005, to seek prototype proposals for the design, fabrication, testing, and demonstration of a novel launch system. Conducted under the authority of 10 USC 4022 and posted as part of the Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement (HQ0860-25-S-0001), the project falls under NAICS 336415 for Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing. The work is classified under PSC AC13 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development.

Responses to this requirement are due by March 30, 2026. Because the solicitation involves documents classified up to the Secret level, offerors must possess an active Secret or higher Facility Security Clearance with Secret or higher safeguarding levels to access the Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP). The agency has established a preference for communication via classified email for all inquiries, document requests, and proposal submissions. Interested parties must provide their company name, CAGE code, unique identifier number, and security official contact information to the point of contact, Rebecca Froelich, to receive the necessary solicitation materials.

As of March 25, 2026, the agency has issued multiple updates, including two rounds of responses to questions and subsequent amendments to the RPP and impacted documents. These updates have been distributed via both a classified email system and an unclassified solicitation portal. All performance for this prototype effort will take place within the United States.