Classified Conference Registration and Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) Instructions.pdf

Day 3 Classified Next-generation Air and Missile Defense Industry Day

Registration Instructions

NOTE: Registration for the Unclassified Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Small Business

Conference (September 16-17, 2026, Von Braun Center) does not include access to the Day 3

Classified Next-generation Air and Missile Defense Industry Day (September 18, 2026, Von

Braun III Auditorium, Redstone Arsenal (RSA)). You must register separately to attend the Day 3

Classified Session.

A. Registration Details for Day 3 Classified Next-generation Air and Missile Defense

Industry Day:

• How to Register: Complete the registration form located at the link below.

• Deadline: Submit by 17:00 Central Time (CT), August 31, 2026.

• Capacity Notice: Notification will be sent if capacity is reached before the deadline, 17:00 CT, August 31, 2026.

Registration Link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/R2TVscx6jz

The registration form will require companies to provide the name and information of no more than five (5) personnel per company (inclusive of Business Units). Additionally, companies must identify their business size status (i.e., Small Business or Other Than Small Business) and their intent to participate as either a prime contractor, subcontractor, or joint venture partner.

An email confirmation will be sent by the Small Business Office verifying successful receipt of registration. Receipt of registration documents does not guarantee clearance to attend this event.

B. Visit Authorization Request (VAR) Processing Instructions:

As part of the pre-registration process, MDA requires all industry participants must have an active U.S. Secret clearance (minimum) and a valid VAR on file with the MDA.

VAR Information:

VARs must be sent not later than August 31, 2026, via the Defense Information System for

Security (DISS) to DISS SMO Code: DDAAUH (DDAAUH-MDA HUNTSVILLE, AL-101).

The VAR must include:

1. The individual’s name (full legal name).

2. Company name and phone number.

3. The purpose of the visit is to attend the “Day 3 Next-generation Air and Missile Defense

Industry Day” The date of the visit shall be September 18, 2026 and the point of contact is mda.next-generation-air-and-missile-defense-industry-day@mail.mil.

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VAR submissions after August 31, 2026, may result in personnel not being cleared to attend the

Day 3 Next-generation Air and Missile Defense Industry Day.

An email confirmation will be sent by the Small Business Office to verify successful receipt of approved VAR.

Security Notice: Only pre-registered attendees with a valid VAR will be admitted. The MDA

Security Office will not conduct day-of processing, and no exceptions will be made.

C. RSA Access Requirements and Identification:

RSA Access Requirements:

Non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders shall submit an email request for base access instructions to mda.next-generation-air-and-missile-defense-industry-day@mail.mil by August

31, 2026.

Identification:

Each person attending Day 3 Next-generation Air and Missile Defense Industry Day must provide one (1) form of valid US government issued photo identification (ID) and sign-in to the facility upon arrival. Acceptable forms of photo ID include the following: US Driver's license or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent), US passport or US passport card, US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trusted traveler cards

(Global Entry, NEXUS, Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), Free and Secure Trade (FAST), U.S. Department of War IDs, US State-issued Enhanced Driver’s license, Federally recognized tribal-issued photo ID, US Transportation worker identification credential (TWIC), and US Merchant Mariner Credential.

D. Prohibited Personal Electronic Devices and Special Accommodations:

Personal electronic devices to include but not limited to cameras, cell phones, smart watches/fitness trackers, photographic equipment, recording devices, wireless headphones, thumb drives, and computer drives are prohibited from being brought into the facility.

Visitors are reminded that all bags and packages brought into the facilities are subject to inspection at all times by access control personnel. Attendees should arrive at the Von Braun III facility at 0730 on the day of the event to ensure time for check-in and badging prior to entering the facility. No food, drinks or writing materials are allowed in the Von Braun III Auditorium.

Special Accommodations:

Visitors that require medical devices or service animals shall submit an email request that includes the make and model of those devices to mda.next-generation-air-and-missile-defense-industry-day@mail.mil by August 31, 2026.

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