Michaela Simmons

Digital Engineering Driving Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Modeling and Simulation (DEDAIM)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. of Alexandria, Virginia, has been awarded a competitive cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum value of 73,568,329 dollars. The project, titled Digital Engineering Driving Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Modeling and Simulation, focuses on accelerating technology transition through collaborative, constructive experimentation and evaluation of missile defeat kill webs. To achieve this, the contractor will develop a digital engineering ecosystem to support experiments and evaluations across the entire launch sequence. The contract was issued by the Missile Defense Agency and will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama, with an ordering period spanning from August 19, 2024, through August 18, 2029. An initial task order has been issued for 11,919,845 dollars, with 1,804,347 dollars in Fiscal Year 2023 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Congressional-Plus-Up funds obligated for the first task order.

Department Of DefenseHuntsville, AL, 35806, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC

AC13

Research and Development

HQ0860-24-D-0001

Awarded Aug 19, 2024

Awarded1

MDA Award to the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics

The University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics has been awarded a noncompetitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract by the Missile Defense Agency to support Innovation, Science, and Technology pulsed laser lethality investigations. Valued at approximately 14,999,266 dollars, the project focuses on exploring lethality modes and the utility of pulsed lasers for the Department of Defense. The scope of work includes conducting tests to collect anchoring data sets to verify physics-based lethality modeling, as well as developing simulations and toolsets to analyze various threats across ground, sea, air, and space domains. When directed, these models will be integrated with trajectories to provide a comprehensive picture of military utility and lethality. The contract, identified as HQ0860-23-C-6000, was awarded based on the unique facilities and specialized capabilities of the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. The period of performance runs from May 31, 2023, to May 30, 2026, with the work being performed in Rochester, New York. Funding for this effort is provided through fiscal year 2023 research, development, test and evaluation funds.

Department Of DefenseRochester, NY, 14623, USA$15M est.

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

HQ0860-23-C-6000

Awarded May 31, 2023

Federal

PHENOMENOLOGY SENSOR SUPPORT (PSS)

Department Of DefenseAL,

Posted Jun 7, 2023

MDA23DVSSN01

Closed

Awarded1

Phenomenology Sensor Support (PSS)

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded a contract modification to Raytheon Company in San Diego, California, for Phenomenology Sensor Support. This action increases the value of the existing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract HQ0147-19-D-0013 from 12,008,811 dollars to 25,401,489 dollars, adding 13,392,678 dollars to the total. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the Multi-Spectral Targeting System class of sensors, Raytheon will provide essential engineering services for life-cycle sustainment, including spare parts support, platform integration, test equipment fielding, and software and firmware updates. These services ensure the government maintains the technical capability to operate, repair, and upgrade its sensor units. The contract was awarded as a sole-source procurement under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as Raytheon is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirements. The ordering period remains from January 11, 2019, through January 10, 2024. While the contract value has increased, no new funds were obligated with this specific award notice. The contracting activity is managed by the Missile Defense Agency at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with all work performed in San Diego, California.

Department Of DefenseSan Diego, CA, 92121, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC

AC13

Research and Development

PSSMOD

Awarded Oct 5, 2022

Awarded

Kill Vehicle Hardware-in-the-Loop (KV HWIL) Program

Gray Analytics of Huntsville, Alabama, has been awarded a competitive cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum value of 56,869,595 dollars. The contract supports the Missile Defense Agency's Innovation, Science, and Technology Kill Vehicle Hardware-in-the-Loop Program, focusing on the planning, design, integration, and verification of innovative approaches to expand hardware-in-the-loop capabilities for defeating advancing threats. The agreement includes an initial task order valued at 8,553,124 dollars, funded through fiscal year 2021 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds. All work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama, with an ordering period spanning from September 14, 2021, through September 13, 2026. The procurement was conducted via a Broad Agency Announcement through the Government-wide Point-of-Entry website.

Department Of DefenseHuntsville, AL, 35801, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC

AC13

Research and Development

HQ0147-19-S-0002

Awarded Sep 14, 2021

Awarded

Concepts and Performance Lab (CAPL)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. of Huntsville, Alabama, has been awarded a noncompetitive Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract valued at 68,503,410 dollars to support the Missile Defense Agency's Advanced Technology initiative. The contractor will focus on extending Missile Defense System capabilities by evaluating and maturing new technologies and future concepts, including hypersonics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum science, and directed energy. This work will be conducted through the Concepts and Performance Lab to advance interceptor and sensor models, simulations, and algorithm development via laboratory experiments and flight testing. The project is based in Huntsville, Alabama, with a primary period of performance running from September 17, 2020, through September 16, 2023, and includes two one-year options. Initial funding of 3.8 million dollars from Fiscal Year 2020 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds has been obligated for the award. The contracting activity is managed by the Missile Defense Agency at Redstone Arsenal.

Department Of DefenseHuntsville, AL, 35898, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC

AC23

Research and Development

HQ086020C0006

Awarded Sep 17, 2020

Awarded1

Concepts and Performance Lab (CAPL)

Department Of DefenseHuntsville, AL, 35806, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC

AC23

Research and Development

20MDA10565

Awarded Sep 17, 2020

Awarded

Broad Agency Announcement - Hypersonic Defense Component Technology

Department Of DefenseHazelwood, MO, 63042-2513, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC

AC22

Research and Development

DD-LA-AR-1279

Awarded Dec 20, 2019

Awarded1

BMDS Advanced Technology Mission Assessment Architecture (BATMAA)

Cummings Aerospace has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling value of nearly $10 million to support the Missile Defense Agency. The contract involves the integration and enhancement of the Simulation Framework ToolKit and Coordinated Cyber/Electronic Warfare Integrated Fires Tool, enabling rapid, comprehensive analysis of sensor and weapon technologies from initial detection through launch. The initial task order valued at approximately $1.9 million has been issued, with work to be carried out in Huntsville, Alabama, over an ordering period spanning from July 29, 2019, to July 28, 2024. This award was made following a Special Topic Broad Agency Announcement, which received 26 white papers, from which seven proposals were requested. Cummings Aerospace's successful proposal emerged from this competitive process, meeting the requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation for full and open competition. Fiscal year 2019 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation funds are allocated to the first task order. The Missile Defense Agency, headquartered at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority, with Michaela Simmons serving as the contracting officer overseeing the contract.

Department Of DefenseTo be determined., NM, USA

NAICS

541715

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

PSC

Research and Development

HQ0147-17-S-0002

Awarded Jun 4, 2019

Federal

Pilot Assessment Program

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) plans to award a sole source contract to Howard University for up to 90 days to support the development of a technical assessment program for the MDA Directorate for Advanced Technology. The scope of work includes evaluating SBIR/STTR proposals, assessing a pilot program, setting up necessary equipment, ensuring security compliance, and implementing the program. Howard University’s status as a Historically Black University with high research activity, along with its Graduate School of Engineering’s expertise in Chemical, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering, positions it uniquely to provide multi-topic proposal reviews relevant to the Ballistic Missile Defense System and the Directorate's technology interests. This procurement will follow FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is not a solicitation; no quotes or proposals are currently requested. Other institutions of higher learning, especially HBCUs and Minority Institutions, interested in providing similar services are invited to submit supporting documentation for future consideration. All correspondence should be directed via email to the Contracting Officer, Michaela Simmons. The contract’s NAICS code is 541690, and the office managing the award is located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Department Of DefenseAL,

NAICS

541690

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

PSC

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted May 11, 2018

HQ0147-18-Q-7000

No deadline