Contract Period of Performance (PoP) Extension and Options for Additional Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle (MBRV)-11 Development, Production, Delivery, and Launch Operations

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Contract Period of Performance (PoP) Extension and Options for Additional Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle (MBRV)-11 Development, Production, Delivery, and Launch Operations

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HQ014719C0005

Purpose:

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is conducting market research to extend the contract PoP an additional three years and add options for three (3) Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle (MBRV)-11s. The current PoP covers all but one Integrated Master Test Plan (IMTP) mission for the Launch Vehicles, but only covers one (1) of the MBRV-11 missions. The PoP extension will allow support of those missions falling outside the current PoP and provide continued support for the production, and execution of those Subscale targets in multiple configurations. The information contained herein only initiates communication with industry in order to assess market potential. No solicitation document exists at this time. This Request for Information (RFI) constitutes no Government obligation to procure these items or issue a solicitation. The Government does not have an obligation to pay for information responding to this RFI and will not accept any responses as offers.

The current Subscale contract requires the delivery of four (4) Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs), five (5) Medium Range Ballistic Missiles (MRBMs), and one (1) Mobile Launch System. Options are also in place for the delivery of up to seventeen (17) SRBMs and seven (7) MRBMs, as well as providing systems engineering for those launch vehicles and integration of the re-entry vehicle and flight test execution in support of flight test requirements per the MDA IMTP. The contract also requires the development and production of five (5) MBRV-11s to be integrated and flown on the Air Launched (A/L) Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) and Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Target Delivery Vehicles.

MDA is seeking alternate sources that can continue to produce, procure, and deliver subscale targets falling outside the current PoP, with Best Estimated Test Dates (BETDs) starting in 1QFY28 through 4QFY30. MDA is also seeking alternate sources that can produce and deliver the option of up to three (3) MBRV-11s to support the Missile Defense System (MDS) test program and future IMTP dates. It is understood that some of the RV types on the IMTP are expected to change, driving the need for additional MBRV-11 options. For both the PoP extension and the addition of MBRV-11 options, respondents are expected to produce, procure, manufacture, assemble, integrate, test, deliver, logistically support and document the system design. Respondents will also need to develop and procure kit capabilities that will be integrated with the baseline target vehicle. The scope also includes the production, development, operation, and sustainment of ground support equipment, spares, additional target components, target hardware and software/firmware, as required. Level III Technical Data Packages are required for all re-entry vehicles, targets, and ground support equipment.

If no alternate sources are identified, the Government intends to issue a modification on the T4 Subscale Contract, HQ0147-19-C-0005 to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), CAGE 8LM16, 1575 South Price Rd Chandler, AZ 85286-6615 under Statutory Authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Based on currently available information, MDA believes that only NGSC is capable of providing the required services without substantial duplication of cost that is not expected to be recovered through competition and unacceptable delays. This notice is intended to meet the requirements of both FAR Part 5 and DFARS PGI 206.302-1.

Description of the Requirement:

Produce the MRBM T4 and SRBM T4 based on the T4 Targets System Performance Specification (TSPS) (DEI-DEIE-2021-SPEC-TSPS-012) dated 28 Oct 2021. Produce the MBRV-11 based on the TSPS dated June 27, 2024 (DE-TSE-2024-SPEC-TSPS-005) while complying with MDA’s Systems Engineering Processes. Deliver the option of up to three (3) MBRV-11s to support the MDS Testing based on the IMTP. Produce, procure, manufacture, and assemble hardware and perform required testing. Support launch vehicle integration, launch execution and pre-/post-flight activities.

The MBRV-11 addresses a need to deliver target solutions for the MDS test requirements to defeat missile threats. The MBRV-11 will comply with the Targets Launch Vehicle to Payload Interface Control Document and will be integrated with the IRBM/ICBM Launch Vehicle to build the all-up-round Target.

Responses: 1) Responses should address the ability continue support for the production, and execution of those Subscale targets in multiple configurations for the PoP extension and produce the MBRV-11 based on the MBRV-11 TSPS dated June 27, 2024 (DE-TSE-2024-SPEC-TSPS-005) while complying with MDA’s Systems Engineering Processes. Deliver the option of up to (3) MBRV-11s to support the MDS flight tests based on the IMTP needs. Procure, manufacture, and assemble hardware and perform required testing. Support launch vehicle integration, launch execution and pre-/post-flight activities.

2) Responses should also address the associated detailed schedule that supports reviews, testing, production, MBRV delivery date, launch vehicle integration, and flight test execution at the required BETD.

3) Responses should also address the cost estimate associated for the effort.

Submission Instructions:

• There is a 25 page limit for this RFI which should contain an executive summary, capabilities/plans/activities, and figures/tables/graphs.

• Cover Page should include:
  
  
  
  • Company name
  
  
  • Point of Contact information
  
  
  • Business Size Status
  
  
  • DUNS number and CAGE code
  
  
  • Any Government ordering vehicles (GSA, DLA, etc.), if applicable
  
  
  
  

• Provide a capability statement for continuing the support for the production, and execution of MRBM T4 and SRBM T4 Subscale targets in multiple configurations and for conducting the MBRV-11 Development, Production Options, Delivery, Integration, and Launch Operations that meet the need date.


• Responses in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat formats are preferable.


• Please submit email responses to the email/POCs listed below.

The Government highly discourages submitting proprietary or business sensitive information. Vendors submitting proprietary or business sensitive information bear the sole responsibility for marking the information for appropriate safeguarding. Proprietary information will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. 423), as implemented in the FAR.

This is a Request for Information only. The Government will not pay for information or administrative costs submitted in response to this notice. The Government will not provide feedback to any vendor regarding individual capabilities in response to this RFI.

All responses must be received no later than April 8, 2025, 4:00pm, central time and should be submitted via email to mda.schriever.ics.mbx.tc-futureacquisitions@mail.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

Contracting Office Address:

Missile Defense Agency/TCK/ATTN: Marcus Abram

Building 5222 Martin Road

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama 35898-0001

Place of Performance:

United States

Archiving Policy:

Manual Archive

Original Set Aside:

N/A

Product Service Code:

1410-Guided Missiles

NAICS Code:

541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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