A -- Draft Request for Proposal Low Cost Assessment Targets (LCAT)

The Missile Defense Agency's Targets and Countermeasures Program Office initially planned to release a final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Low Cost Assessment Targets (LCAT) in September 2007, following a delay announced in June 2007. This delay was intended to allow further refinement of the requirements based on the agency's mission needs and feedback from industry on the draft RFP. However, after a thorough reassessment of requirements and analysis of alternatives, the agency concluded that the potential requirements were insufficient to justify continuing with the acquisition process. Consequently, the draft RFP, identified as HQ0147-07-R-0003 and designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, was officially canceled, and no final RFP will be issued. The second planned Industry Day event in August 2007 was also canceled. The agency expressed appreciation for the industry's interest and feedback, which significantly contributed to their understanding of market capabilities. The contract specialist and contracting officer from the Missile Defense Agency, located in Huntsville, Alabama, were the primary points of contact for this procurement. The cancellation highlights a shift in program direction, reflecting the agency’s commitment to aligning procurement efforts with validated mission requirements while engaging small business participation under the established federal acquisition regulations.