Mobile Integrated Launch Capability

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking industry proposals under solicitation 26-MDA-12366 to develop a Mobile Integrated Launch Capability (MILC) that provides innovative, cost-effective alternatives to the current C-17 air drop method for launching short- to long-range target missile systems. The effort is structured in two phases: Phase I focuses on detailed design, engagement analysis, and prototype costing, while Phase II involves prototyping, ground testing, and a live launch from a designated location. Proposals must be submitted as white papers with strict formatting rules, including a maximum 10-page combined limit for the executive summary and program description, using 12-point font and one-inch margins on letter-sized paper. White papers are accepted on a continuous basis through September 30, 2028, and must be delivered via email in PDF or .docx format, not exceeding 10MB; submissions containing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Secret information require secure delivery channels such as DoD SAFE, SIPR, courier, or hard copy only, with no removable media permitted for classified materials. All offerors must have an active Secret Facility Clearance Level verified by MDA prior to award due to the handling of Secret-level information, and they must comply with NIST SP 800-171 for CUI protection, including posting a current assessment to the Supplier Performance Risk System. Organizational conflicts of interest must be disclosed using MDA Form DA-78-F2, and compliance with FAR 3.101 and DFARS Subpart 209.5 is mandatory. Proposals must include a CAGE code, business size status, and certification of non-traditional defense contractor status if pursuing an Other Transaction (OT) agreement. Cost proposals must provide realistic Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates and, if applicable, fully disclosed cost data for cost-reimbursement contracts, with an adequate accounting system required. The evaluation is based on a trade-off process emphasizing technical merit and innovation first, followed by program relevance and cost efficiency, with no reliance on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The place of performance is Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and contractors must register in SAM prior to submission. The contract may be awarded as a FAR-based fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contract, or as an Other Transaction, with MDA reserving the right to negotiate the instrument type post-evaluation to maximize value. Export-controlled technologies require