HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – U.S. missile-defense experts are surveying industry for companies able to provide mission planning, modeling and simulation, flight analysis, and Link-16 test and measurement for several future missile-defense tests.
Officials of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in Huntsville, Ala., issued a sources-sought notice (MDA25AB22N01) last Friday for the Ballistic Missile Defense Flight Test Support project.
MDA is conducting market research for companies to support specialized engineering technical assistance for two upcoming flight tests, one in 2029, and a Link-16 development test in 2027.
The 2029 flight test will require planning and preparation expertise; modeling and simulation data; mission execution support; post-flight analysis and evaluation; and problem investigation on the production configuration of the U.S. Navy Aegis combat system.
Link-16 testing
The 2027 Link-16 test will support establishing a test architecture; provide modeling and simulation data to help validate ballistic missile defense operation support system; carry out interoperability testing; conduct problem investigation, and provide engineering to finalize the interface design document for implementation between a command and control system and shipboard combat systems.
This missile-defense work will include logistics support for ship and shore facilities; port and naval magazine services; warehouse storage; and waterfront integration of missile, missile launcher, and weapons systems.
Companies interested should email five-page capability statements no later than 24 Nov. 2025 to the MDA's Rusty DeSantis at [email protected].
Email questions or concerns to Rusty DeSantis at [email protected]. More information is online at https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fd6eb9bba1c04ed69cf32c6a19d1186b/view.
