Missile Defense Agency - NOBLE Announcement: Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) for Flight Testing Support
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- Solicitation number
- HQ0860-26-S-C007
- Agency
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Missile Defense Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5840 Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Missile Defense Agency issued an Other Transaction for Prototype solicitation (HQ0860-26-S-C007) for a Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) system with proposals due July 20, 2026, at 7:00 AM Central Daylight Time; offerors must hold an active SECRET (or higher) Facility Clearance with SECRET safeguarding level to be eligible.
MDA seeks industry solutions to deliver a prototype X-band Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar integrated into a ship-based platform for missile defense flight testing, including tracking, multi-target discrimination, autonomous acquisition and resource management, and metric and signature data collection. The procurement leverages proven X-band technologies, existing production lines, and hybrid electronic/mechanical scanning concepts to minimize development risk and cost.
The two-phase structure limits Phase I to 18 months of systems engineering through Critical Design Review (CDR), with anticipated value not exceeding $60 million; Phase II encompasses radar development, fabrication, ship integration, acceptance testing through sea trials, and optional four-year operations and maintenance support with four one-year options. MDA reserves the right to select all, some, or none of proposals submitted.
Proposals must be submitted in three volumes addressing relevant past performance (3 pages), technical feasibility and maturity (7 pages plus up to 5 supporting documents), schedules for Phase I and II (5 pages), operations and maintenance concept (3 pages), and fixed-price pricing. Evaluation criteria include past performance with proven X-band and maritime integration experience, technical feasibility and solution maturity, schedule realism, O&M approach, and price reasonableness under best value tradeoff methodology. Amendment 02, posted July 2, 2026, updated multiple attachments including the Statement of Work, Performance Specification, Integrated Pricing Model, and Preliminary Work Breakdown Structure.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 02, posted July 2, 2026 with the following updates in the Offeror's Library:
- “NOBLE Solicitation_SPAIR Amd 02”
- "SPAIR QAs_20260702”
- "OTA Attachment-01_SPAIR SOW Amd 02”
- “OTA Attachment-02_SPAIR Performance Specification Amd 02”
- “SPAIR_Attachment-4_Integrated_Pricing_Model Amd 02”
- “SPAIR Attachment-6: Preliminary WBS Amd 02”
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Amendment 01, posted June 24, 2026:
- Extends the proposal due date to July 20, 2026 at 7:00AM CDT
- Updates the proposal submission instructions in Section VII
- Adds SPAIR Attachment 5, ORBIT Acquisition User Guide
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The purpose of this solicitation is to seek Industry solutions to deliver a prototype radar that is integrated into a ship-based platform for collection of data supporting MDA flight testing. In this context, provisions for maritime operations include ship motion. MDA is seeking a proven technology base, supported by active production line(s), and leveraging a continuing sustainment infrastructure. MDA will focus on acquiring a prototype system anchored on proven commercial/government-off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) technologies to accelerate the delivery schedule, reduce costs, and minimize programmatic risks for the delivery of a prototype SPAIR.
MDA intends to execute this procurement in two phases. Phase I will competitively select an Offeror(s) to develop and deliver a full design for the proposed radar to include System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR) and integration of the radar into the ship design. The MDA may request a Phase II proposal from the selected Offeror(s) for the full prototype development, delivery, installation, integration, testing and achievement of Initial Operational Capability (IOC)/Final Operational Capability (FOC) based on the approved design delivered in Phase I. The Government reserves the right to select one, all or none of the proposals provided for Phase I.
Performers will be required to access, handle, receive, and store SECRET information in performance of this effort. Offerors must have an active SECRET (or higher) Facility Clearance (FCL) with SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level to be eligible to respond to this solicitation. The “Offeror’s Library” with CUI data is available for Offerors with an active SECRET (or higher) FCL with SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level. The Offeror’s Library contains requirements and background information for Phase I and II. To Request Access to the Offeror’s Library: Interested Offerors must have a Facility Security Officer (FSO) email the following information to mda.spair@mail.mil:
- Company name and official mailing address
- FSO contact information
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
Update #2 ·
Amendment 01, posted June 24, 2026:
- Extends the proposal due date to July 20, 2026 at 7:00AM CDT
- Updates the proposal submission instructions in Section VII
- Adds SPAIR Attachment 5, ORBIT Acquisition User Guide
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The purpose of this solicitation is to seek Industry solutions to deliver a prototype radar that is integrated into a ship-based platform for collection of data supporting MDA flight testing. In this context, provisions for maritime operations include ship motion. MDA is seeking a proven technology base, supported by active production line(s), and leveraging a continuing sustainment infrastructure. MDA will focus on acquiring a prototype system anchored on proven commercial/government-off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) technologies to accelerate the delivery schedule, reduce costs, and minimize programmatic risks for the delivery of a prototype SPAIR.
MDA intends to execute this procurement in two phases. Phase I will competitively select an Offeror(s) to develop and deliver a full design for the proposed radar to include System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR) and integration of the radar into the ship design. The MDA may request a Phase II proposal from the selected Offeror(s) for the full prototype development, delivery, installation, integration, testing and achievement of Initial Operational Capability (IOC)/Final Operational Capability (FOC) based on the approved design delivered in Phase I. The Government reserves the right to select one, all or none of the proposals provided for Phase I.
Performers will be required to access, handle, receive, and store SECRET information in performance of this effort. Offerors must have an active SECRET (or higher) Facility Clearance (FCL) with SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level to be eligible to respond to this solicitation. The “Offeror’s Library” with CUI data is available for Offerors with an active SECRET (or higher) FCL with SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level. The Offeror’s Library contains requirements and background information for Phase I and II. To Request Access to the Offeror’s Library: Interested Offerors must have a Facility Security Officer (FSO) email the following information to mda.spair@mail.mil:
- Company name and official mailing address
- FSO contact information
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
Update #1 ·
The purpose of this solicitation is to seek Industry solutions to deliver a prototype radar that is integrated into a ship-based platform for collection of data supporting MDA flight testing. In this context, provisions for maritime operations include ship motion. MDA is seeking a proven technology base, supported by active production line(s), and leveraging a continuing sustainment infrastructure. MDA will focus on acquiring a prototype system anchored on proven commercial/government-off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) technologies to accelerate the delivery schedule, reduce costs, and minimize programmatic risks for the delivery of a prototype SPAIR.
MDA intends to execute this procurement in two phases. Phase I will competitively select an Offeror(s) to develop and deliver a full design for the proposed radar to include System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR) and integration of the radar into the ship design. The MDA may request a Phase II proposal from the selected Offeror(s) for the full prototype development, delivery, installation, integration, testing and achievement of Initial Operational Capability (IOC)/Final Operational Capability (FOC) based on the approved design delivered in Phase I. The Government reserves the right to select one, all or none of the proposals provided for Phase I.
Performers will be required to access, handle, receive, and store SECRET information in performance of this effort. Offerors must have an active SECRET (or higher) Facility Clearance (FCL) with SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level to be eligible to respond to this solicitation. The “Offeror’s Library” with CUI data is available for Offerors with an active SECRET (or higher) FCL with SECRET (or higher) Safeguarding Level. The Offeror’s Library contains requirements and background information for Phase I and II. To Request Access to the Offeror’s Library: Interested Offerors must have a Facility Security Officer (FSO) email the following information to mda.spair@mail.mil:
- Company name and official mailing address
- FSO contact information
- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOBLE Solicitation_SPAIR Amd 02.pdf | ||
| NOBLE Solicitation_SPAIR Amd 01 - ao 23Jun26.pdf | ||
| NOBLE Solicitation_SPAIR.pdf |
Notice history
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