Next Generation Interceptor

  Subcontractor Opportunities:

Several companies attended the virtual Industry Day event for a potential NGI procurement. Companies interested in subcontractor opportunities on any potential NGI procurement should contact the following companies who participated in the virtual Industry Day event and have given permission to MDA to list their names and points of contact (POC):

Northrop Grumman
POC: Kevin Richardson
kevin.richardson@ngc.com
480-814-6574

Lockheed Martin
POC: Arthur "Todd" Stevens
Arthur.t.stevens@lmco.com
256-217-6032

Boeing
POC: John MacArthur
John.g.macarthur@boeing.com
256-772-1130

Raytheon
POC: Roya Montakhab
Roya_montakhab@raytheon.com
520-665-5271

MDA cannot verify interest of any company in participation in a potential NGI procurement, but provides this contact information as a courtesy to prospective subcontractors.

MDA will not post any updates to Federal Business Opportunities.

Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) #2

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intends to release a Draft RFP#2 to the original draft RFP (solicitation number HQ0147-20-R-0001, posted on 23 August 2019), for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) acquisition on 01 October 2019. The NGI program requires access to classified information up to TOP SECRET, and safeguarding at SECRET. The release of Draft RFP #2 will be limited to interested Prime Offerors ONLY, with an approved facility clearance. The Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254 is attached to this announcement. Interested offerors may be required to submit a capabilities document prior to receiving approval access to the Draft RFP #2.

The Government intends to hold a virtual Industry Day via Classified Video Tele-Conference (CVTC) with all interested Prime Offerors ONLY, at 1000-1130 CST on 30 September 2019. If interested Prime Offerors do not have CVTC capability, in person attendance will be allowed if attendees have a current Visitor Access Request (VAR) on file with MDA. Potential Offerors are encouraged to support via CVTC if possible. One-on-one sessions will be conducted via CVTC with the individual Prime Offerors on 01 October 2019, for 90 minutes each. Specific times will be determined after the Government has been notified of all interested Prime Offerors. The Government intends to provide interested Prime Offerors with a list of questions to be answered by industry during their individual one-on-one session.

Interested Prime Offerors should contact the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Michael O'Connor, at MDA_NGI@mda.mil, in order to RSVP to the virtual Industry Day and the one-on-one session, no later than 27 September 2019, 1200 hrs CST.

MDA anticipates posting an interested Prime Offerors list shortly after this notice. Vendors interested in potential subcontracting opportunities will be able to contact potential Prime Offerors directly. The final RFP release date will be determined based on industry feedback on the updated draft RFP and completion of Government-internal coordination.

This is not a RFP or Request for Quotation. The draft RFP is for planning purposes only for Industry review and comment and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreements or arrangements. The Government will NOT pay any costs incurred as a result of responding to this announcement.

Instructions to Send Encrypted E-mails:
In order to send an encrypted e-mail to the email addresses listed above, the sender and recipient must exchange public key certificates. To exchange public key certificates, Interested Offerors must select the Digital Signature button on the toolbar (red ribbon to digitally sign a message) and send email to Michael.oconnor@mda.mil. Once received, the Government will reply with its Digital Signature. The sender must then save the Government's Digitally Signed email address to his/her contacts. Following these steps will allow encrypted emails to be exchanged. Subject line shall state "GM HQ0147-20-R-0001 Draft RFP#2."

Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) Notice of Intent

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intends to release a Draft RFP (DRFP), solicitation number HQ0147-20-R-0001, for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) acquisition.

The Government intends to hold a Kick-off Industry Day with potential Offerors on August 29, 2019, in the MDA Von Braun II, RM 1048, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL, from 1400 CST to 1530 CST.  Meeting notices will be provided on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.  This Kick-off Industry Day will be Classified Secret.  Interested Offerors shall complete the enclosed NGI DD Form 254 and Offeror's Library Access Form, and submit with encryption to the Contracting Officer, Michael O'Connor, MDA_NGI@mda.mil, to request attendance to the Kick-off Industry Day.  The associated Draft RFP and Offeror's Library documents will be provided via Compact Discs (CD) at the conclusion of the Industry Day.  Access approval is granted based on the following terms:

1.  Only U.S. persons with need to know

2.  Must have Top Secret (TS) Facility clearance

3.  Must have Secret Safeguarding

4.  Must follow the instructions in the attached   DD Form 254

5.  Offerors must have the ability to transport Classified documents

INSTRUCTIONS:

In order to send an encrypted e-mail to the email address listed above, the sender and recipient must exchange public key certificates.  To exchange public key certificates, Interested Offerors must select the Digital Signature button on the toolbar (red ribbon to digitally sign a message) and send email to XXXXX@mda.mil.  Once received, the Government will reply with its Digital Signature.  The sender must then save the Government's Digitally Signed email address to his/her contacts.  Following these steps will allow encrypted emails to be exchanged.

Please email the Contracting Officer at MDA_NGI@mda.mil if you wish to attend by 1600 CST, Monday August 26, 2019.  Subject line shall state "GM HQ0147-20-R-0001 Kick-off Industry Day."  Please provide the names of all attendees from your respective companies that will be attending.  Attendance is limited to 5 attendees from each Prime Offeror, to include potential Subcontractors.

A Visit Access Request (VAR) must be on file for all attendees to attend the Kick-off Industry Day.  VAR information can be emailed to MDAVisitorControlIncomingHSV@mda.mil, JPAS at SMO Code DDAAUH, POCs:  Michael O'Connor (MDA_NGI@mda.mil) and Dane McGuire (MDA_NGI@mda.mil).  Please note, VAR submissions must be sent by 1600 CST, Monday, August 26, 2019.  Additional VARs submitted after the designated time will NOT be approved.

Bring at least one form of picture identification. Personal electronic devices are prohibited. Visitors are encouraged to confirm the VARs have been successfully processed in advance of the event.

This is not a Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation.  The Draft RFP is for planning purposes only for Industry review and comment and does not commit the Government to any contractual agreements or arrangements.  The Government will NOT pay any costs incurred as a result of responding to this announcement.

Questions concerning this notice should be addressed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Michael O'Connor at MDA_NGI@mda.mil.

Attachments:
DD Form 254
NGI Draft RFP and Offeror's Library Access Form