Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day (Sep 18) & Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Small Business Conference (Sep 16-17)
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Missile Defense Agency
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The Missile Defense Agency announced a rescheduled Small Business Conference (September 16–17, unclassified) and a separate Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day (September 18, classified) with registration and Visit Authorization Request submission deadlines of September 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time. The unclassified portion takes place at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama; the classified session occurs at Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The conference is designed to provide small business contractors with information on business opportunities with MDA, matchmaking with prime contractors and government representatives, and networking with other small businesses. Attendees of the classified session must hold an active U.S. Secret clearance (minimum) and submit a valid VAR via DISS to SMO Code DDAAUH; only pre-registered attendees with valid VARs will be admitted, with no day-of processing. Companies may register up to five personnel per company and must identify business size status and participation intent (prime, subcontractor, or joint venture). Attendees must present a valid U.S. government-issued photo ID, arrive by 0730 for check-in and badging, and are prohibited from bringing personal electronic devices, food, drinks, or writing materials into the auditorium. Non-CAC holders must request base access instructions by the deadline. Register for the unclassified portion at https://2025ndiatvcmdasbconference.vfairs.com/; classified session registration occurs at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/R2TVscx6jz. Previous registrants whose registrations remained active from the postponed February 2026 conference retain valid registration for the September dates. No media are permitted.
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Update #4 · Latest ·
Amendment 3
Registration and Visit Authorization Request (VAR) submissions for the Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day (September 18, 2026) are due no later than September 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
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Amendment 2
Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day, September 18, 2026 requires a separate registration. Instructions located in attachment below.
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Amendment 1
This amendment is to update the Classified Conference Registration and Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) Instructions Attachment by adding the Government Point of Contact information under Section B. VAR Processing Instructions.
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Special Notice: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Small Business Conference & Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day
DATES: September 16–18, 2026
LOCATIONS:
- MDA Small Business Conference, September 16–17 (Unclassified): Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
- Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day, September 18 (Classified): Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, AL
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this Special Notice is to announce the rescheduled Missile Defense Agency Small Business Conference and the addition of the Next-generation Air and Missile Defense Industry Day.
The conference is designed to assist small business contractors in doing business with the MDA by providing critical information about opportunities to support the agency's mission. The Small Business Industrial Base supporting the MDA plays an integral and extremely important role in developing, manufacturing, fielding, and sustaining the missile defense system.
Attendees will be provided with valuable information and opportunities for matchmaking with MDA Prime Contractors and Government Representatives, as well as networking with other Small Businesses.
Please Note: No media is permitted to attend.
REGISTRATION:
To view the agenda and register for the Unclassified portion (Sept 16-17), please visit the following link: https://2025ndiatvcmdasbconference.vfairs.com/
Notice to Previous MDA Small Business Conference Registrants: If you previously registered for this event prior to its postponement in February 2026, and you did not cancel, your registration remains active and valid for the September dates.
CLASSIFIED SESSION (SEPTEMBER 18):
The third day of the conference will be classified and held at a separate location (MDA). Special approval is required to attend this portion of the event. Please see the attachment below for the required forms and instructions for gaining approval to attend the classified session.
ATTACHMENT:
Classified Conference Registration and Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) Instructions
Update #3 ·
Amendment 2
Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day, September 18, 2026 requires a separate registration. Instructions located in attachment below.
__________________________________________________________________________
Amendment 1
This amendment is to update the Classified Conference Registration and Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) Instructions Attachment by adding the Government Point of Contact information under Section B. VAR Processing Instructions.
__________________________________________________________________________
Special Notice: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Small Business Conference & Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day
DATES: September 16–18, 2026
LOCATIONS:
- MDA Small Business Conference, September 16–17 (Unclassified): Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
- Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day, September 18 (Classified): Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, AL
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this Special Notice is to announce the rescheduled Missile Defense Agency Small Business Conference and the addition of the Next-generation Air and Missile Defense Industry Day.
The conference is designed to assist small business contractors in doing business with the MDA by providing critical information about opportunities to support the agency's mission. The Small Business Industrial Base supporting the MDA plays an integral and extremely important role in developing, manufacturing, fielding, and sustaining the missile defense system.
Attendees will be provided with valuable information and opportunities for matchmaking with MDA Prime Contractors and Government Representatives, as well as networking with other Small Businesses.
Please Note: No media is permitted to attend.
REGISTRATION:
To view the agenda and register for the Unclassified portion (Sept 16-17), please visit the following link: https://2025ndiatvcmdasbconference.vfairs.com/
Notice to Previous MDA Small Business Conference Registrants: If you previously registered for this event prior to its postponement in February 2026, and you did not cancel, your registration remains active and valid for the September dates.
CLASSIFIED SESSION (SEPTEMBER 18):
The third day of the conference will be classified and held at a separate location (MDA). Special approval is required to attend this portion of the event. Please see the attachment below for the required forms and instructions for gaining approval to attend the classified session.
ATTACHMENT:
Classified Conference Registration and Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) Instructions
Update #2 ·
Amendment 1
This amendment is to update the Classified Conference Registration and Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) Instructions Attachment by adding the Government Point of Contact information under Section B. VAR Processing Instructions.
__________________________________________________________________________
Special Notice: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Small Business Conference & Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day
DATES: September 16–18, 2026
LOCATIONS:
- MDA Small Business Conference, September 16–17 (Unclassified): Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
- Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day, September 18 (Classified): Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, AL
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this Special Notice is to announce the rescheduled Missile Defense Agency Small Business Conference and the addition of the Next-generation Air and Missile Defense Industry Day.
The conference is designed to assist small business contractors in doing business with the MDA by providing critical information about opportunities to support the agency's mission. The Small Business Industrial Base supporting the MDA plays an integral and extremely important role in developing, manufacturing, fielding, and sustaining the missile defense system.
Attendees will be provided with valuable information and opportunities for matchmaking with MDA Prime Contractors and Government Representatives, as well as networking with other Small Businesses.
Please Note: No media is permitted to attend.
REGISTRATION:
To view the agenda and register for the Unclassified portion (Sept 16-17), please visit the following link: https://2025ndiatvcmdasbconference.vfairs.com/
Notice to Previous MDA Small Business Conference Registrants: If you previously registered for this event prior to its postponement in February 2026, and you did not cancel, your registration remains active and valid for the September dates.
CLASSIFIED SESSION (SEPTEMBER 18):
The third day of the conference will be classified and held at a separate location (MDA). Special approval is required to attend this portion of the event. Please see the attachment below for the required forms and instructions for gaining approval to attend the classified session.
ATTACHMENT:
Classified Conference Registration and Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) Instructions
Update #1 ·
Special Notice: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Small Business Conference & Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day
DATES: September 16–18, 2026
LOCATIONS:
- MDA Small Business Conference, September 16–17 (Unclassified): Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL
- Next-generation Air & Missile Defense Industry Day, September 18 (Classified): Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, AL
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this Special Notice is to announce the rescheduled Missile Defense Agency Small Business Conference and the addition of the Next-generation Air and Missile Defense Industry Day.
The conference is designed to assist small business contractors in doing business with the MDA by providing critical information about opportunities to support the agency's mission. The Small Business Industrial Base supporting the MDA plays an integral and extremely important role in developing, manufacturing, fielding, and sustaining the missile defense system.
Attendees will be provided with valuable information and opportunities for matchmaking with MDA Prime Contractors and Government Representatives, as well as networking with other Small Businesses.
Please Note: No media is permitted to attend.
REGISTRATION:
To view the agenda and register for the Unclassified portion (Sept 16-17), please visit the following link: https://2025ndiatvcmdasbconference.vfairs.com/
Notice to Previous MDA Small Business Conference Registrants: If you previously registered for this event prior to its postponement in February 2026, and you did not cancel, your registration remains active and valid for the September dates.
CLASSIFIED SESSION (SEPTEMBER 18):
The third day of the conference will be classified and held at a separate location (MDA). Special approval is required to attend this portion of the event. Please see the attachment below for the required forms and instructions for gaining approval to attend the classified session.
ATTACHMENT:
Classified Conference Registration and Visitor Authorization Request (VAR) Instructions
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