Missile Defense Agency - Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement
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- Solicitation number
- HQ0860-25-S-0001
- Agency
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Missile Defense Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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- mda-noble@mail.mil
- MDA Multi-Authority Announcement mda-maa@mda.mil
- MDA Multi-Authority Announcement mda-maa@mail.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Missile Defense Agency seeks innovative missile defense technologies and prototype demonstrations across multiple technical domains through its Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement, a multiple-authority announcement vehicle effective through March 27, 2030, with individual solicitations released on rolling basis.
NOBLE consolidates Broad Agency Announcement, Commercial Solutions Opening, Other Transaction Agreement, Procurement for Experimental Purpose, and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement authorities under a single umbrella (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to enable rapid acquisition from non-traditional sources. Place of performance is the United States. The announcement covers ten technical topic areas: Kinetic and Hypersonic Defense; Command and Control Battle Management; Integrated Non-Kinetic and Electronic Warfare; Disruptive Technologies; Space-based Sensors, Interceptors and Effectors; Digital Revolution; Radiation Effects on Electronic Devices and Systems; International Missile Defense System Cooperation; Innovative Technologies and Applications for Targets; and Sensor and Processing Technologies.
No white papers or proposals are submitted to the overarching announcement itself; offerors must respond to individual solicitations released under NOBLE with specific technical requirements, due dates, evaluation criteria, and funding levels. Individual solicitations to date include HQ0860-25-S-C001 (Advanced Capability Concepts), HQ0860-25-S-C003 (Low-Cost Interceptor), HQ0860-25-S-C004 (High Altitude Infrared Search and Track), HQ0860-26-S-C005 (MDA Launchers), and HQ0860-26-S-C007 (Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar). Offerors must register in SAM.gov prior to response, comply with export control regulations and NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Program cybersecurity requirements, and address organizational conflict of interest. Inquiries are directed to MDA-NOBLE@mail.mil. The NAICS code is 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences.
Notice text
11 versions
Update #11 · Latest ·
8/24/2026: Please check the "NOBLE Solicitation Tracker" for links to the following new announcements: Mobile Integrated Launch Capability (MILC) and Low-Cost Kill Vehicle. Amendment 3 to the NOBLE Announcement is provided. Please see the pre-solicitation for Forward-Based Mode Radar Next Prototype https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bf031a0d85d64320b598b8de8a909907/view.
8/6/2026: A link to the "NOBLE Solicitation Tracker" has been added to this announcement. The NOBLE announcement Amendment 3 has been added. https://www.mda.mil/global/documents/pdf/noble_tracker.pdf
6/23/2026: Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) Solicitation No. HQ0860-26-S-C007 has been added. Full details on this solicitation can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov. Please note that MDA has removed the "MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker" spreadsheet attachment.
Update #10 ·
8/6/2026: A link to the "NOBLE Solicitation Tracker" has been added to this announcement. The NOBLE announcement Amendment 3 has been added. https://www.mda.mil/global/documents/pdf/noble_tracker.pdf
6/23/2026: Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) Solicitation No. HQ0860-26-S-C007 has been added. Full details on this solicitation can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov. Please note that MDA has removed the "MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker" spreadsheet attachment.
Update #9 ·
8/6/2026: A link to the "NOBLE Solicitation Tracker" has been added to this announcement. The NOBLE announcement Amendment 3 has been added.
6/23/2026: Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) Solicitation No. HQ0860-26-S-C007 has been added. Full details on this solicitation can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov. Please note that MDA has removed the "MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker" spreadsheet attachment.
Update #8 ·
6/23/2026: Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) Solicitation No. HQ0860-26-S-C007 has been added. Full details on this solicitation can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov. Please note that MDA is discontinuing the "MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker" spreadsheet attachment; all active opportunities will now be managed directly via SAM.gov.
3/2/2026: NOBLE tracker updated to add "MDA Launchers" Solicitation No. HQ0860-26-S-C005. Full details on this soliciation can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov.
9/19/2025: NOBLE tracker updated to add "Low-Cost Interceptor" Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-C003 and "High Altitude Infrared Search and Track" Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-C004. Full details on these solicitations can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov.
8/21/2025: Amendment 2 published; the name of this announement is changed from "Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA)" to "Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE)" Announcement
7/31/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C002.
5/9/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C001.
4/4/2025: Amendent 1 published; update to the organization email address and update to title of Attachment 1.
3/27/2025: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is excited to announcement the establishment of its first Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The MAA is a versatile vehicle that allows MDA and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to quickly pursue different types of non-traditional acquisitions under one single announcement, including Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This is a competitive approach targeted towards disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Interested parties can follow the MAA on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notification when a solicitation is released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mail.mil. Please see the attachments for full details.
Update #7 ·
3/2/2026: NOBLE tracker updated to add "MDA Launchers" Solicitation No. HQ0860-26-S-C005. Full details on this soliciation can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov.
9/19/2025: NOBLE tracker updated to add "Low-Cost Interceptor" Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-C003 and "High Altitude Infrared Search and Track" Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-C004. Full details on these solicitations can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov.
8/21/2025: Amendment 2 published; the name of this announement is changed from "Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA)" to "Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE)" Announcement
7/31/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C002.
5/9/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C001.
4/4/2025: Amendent 1 published; update to the organization email address and update to title of Attachment 1.
3/272025: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is excited to announcement the establishment of its first Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The MAA is a versatile vehicle that allows MDA and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to quickly pursue different types of non-traditional acquisitions under one single announcement, including Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This is a competitive approach targeted towards disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Interested parties can follow the MAA on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notification when a solicitation is released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mail.mil. Please see the attachments for full details.
Update #6 ·
9/19/2025: NOBLE tracker updated to add "Low-Cost Interceptor" Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-C003 and "High Altitude Infrared Search and Track" Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-C004. Full details on these solicitations can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov.
8/21/2025: Amendment 2 published; the name of this announement is changed from "Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA)" to "Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE)" Announcement
7/31/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C002.
5/9/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C001.
4/4/2025: Amendent 1 published; update to the organization email address and update to title of Attachment 1.
3/272025: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is excited to announcement the establishment of its first Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The MAA is a versatile vehicle that allows MDA and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to quickly pursue different types of non-traditional acquisitions under one single announcement, including Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This is a competitive approach targeted towards disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Interested parties can follow the MAA on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notification when a solicitation is released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mail.mil. Please see the attachments for full details.
Update #5 ·
8/21/2025: Amendment 2 published; the name of this announement is changed from "Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA)" to "Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE)" Announcement
7/31/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C002.
5/9/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C001.
4/4/2025: Amendent 1 published; update to the organization email address and update to title of Attachment 1.
3/272025: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is excited to announcement the establishment of its first Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The MAA is a versatile vehicle that allows MDA and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to quickly pursue different types of non-traditional acquisitions under one single announcement, including Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This is a competitive approach targeted towards disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Interested parties can follow the MAA on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notification when a solicitation is released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mail.mil. Please see the attachments for full details.
Update #4 ·
7/31/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C002.
5/9/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C001.
4/4/2025: Amendent 1 published; update to the organization email address and update to title of Attachment 1.
3/272025: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is excited to announcement the establishment of its first Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The MAA is a versatile vehicle that allows MDA and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to quickly pursue different types of non-traditional acquisitions under one single announcement, including Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This is a competitive approach targeted towards disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Interested parties can follow the MAA on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notification when a solicitation is released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mail.mil. Please see the attachments for full details.
Update #3 ·
5/9/2025: Solicitation tracker udpated to add HQ0860-25-S-C001.
4/4/2025: Amendent 1 published; update to the organization email address and update to title of Attachment 1.
3/272025: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is excited to announcement the establishment of its first Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The MAA is a versatile vehicle that allows MDA and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to quickly pursue different types of non-traditional acquisitions under one single announcement, including Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This is a competitive approach targeted towards disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Interested parties can follow the MAA on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notification when a solicitation is released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mail.mil. Please see the attachments for full details.
Update #2 ·
4/4/2025: Amendent 1 published; update to the organization email address and update to title of Attachment 1.
3/272025: The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is excited to announcement the establishment of its first Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The MAA is a versatile vehicle that allows MDA and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to quickly pursue different types of non-traditional acquisitions under one single announcement, including Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This is a competitive approach targeted towards disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Interested parties can follow the MAA on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notification when a solicitation is released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mail.mil. Please see the attachments for full details.
Update #1 ·
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is excited to announcement the establishment of its first Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA). The MAA is a versatile vehicle that allows MDA and Department of Defense (DoD) entities to quickly pursue different types of non-traditional acquisitions under one single announcement, including Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), Procurement for Experimental Purpose (PEP), and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This is a competitive approach targeted towards disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Interested parties can follow the MAA on SAM.gov (Solicitation No. HQ0860-25-S-0001) to receive notification when a solicitation is released. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mda.mil. Please see the attachments for full details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MDA_NOBLE_Amendment 3_final.pdf | ||
| MDA_NOBLE_Amendment 3_final.docx | DOCX document | |
| MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker (02Mar2026).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker (19Sep2025).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker (21Aug2025).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| MDA_NOBLE_HQ086025S0001_Amd2.pdf | ||
| MDA_MAA_Solic_SN_Tracker (31Jul2025).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| MDA_MAA_Solic_SN_Tracker (09May25).xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| MDA_MAA_HQ086025S0001_Amd1.pdf | ||
| MDA_MAA_Solic_SN_Tracker.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| MDA_MAA_Solicitation_Tracker.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| MDA_MAA_HQ086025S0001.pdf |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| United States Space Force (USSF) Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication and Space Intelligence (BMC3I) Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) Program Office (PMO) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Two Phase Closed Variant | Special Notice | |
| Low-Cost Kill Vehicles | Special Notice | |
| PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE** Forward Based Mode Radar Next Prototype | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Missile Defense Agency - NOBLE Announcement: Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) for Flight Testing Support | Special Notice | |
| MDA Launcher | Special Notice | |
| Missile Defense Agency - High Altitude Infrared Search and Track (HAIRST) | Special Notice | |
| Missile Defense Agency - Low Cost Interceptor | Special Notice | |
| Missile Defense Agency - Electromagnetic Protection and Threat Object Discrimination | Special Notice | |
| Missile Defense Agency - Advanced Capability Concepts | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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