MDAMissile Defense Agency

MDA primarily utilizes SEWP V ($2.3B ceiling) for IT services, OASIS Pool 1 for systems engineering contracts exceeding $25M, and the General Services Administration's Professional Services Schedule (PSS) for consulting services. The Engineering and Integration Directorate manages 45% of contracting activity through full-and-open competition, while specialized radar and interceptor contracts often require extensive past performance in missile defense systems. Key procurement offices include the Contracting and Business Operations directorate in Huntsville, AL, and the Systems Engineering and Integration Office in Colorado Springs. SAM.gov search strategies should focus on NAICS 541330, 541511, and 334511, with PSC codes R425 (Engineering Support Services) and D399 (IT Services). Set-aside filters for 8(a) and SDVOSB yield highest success rates for firms under $50M revenue. Teaming requirements typically mandate partnerships between large systems integrators and specialized technology firms, with mentor-protégé relationships particularly valuable for accessing restricted competitions. Past performance expectations require minimum three contracts over $10M with missile defense relevance within seven years. RFP cycles average 8-12 months from synopsis to award, with technical evaluation weighted 60-70%, past performance 20-25%, and cost 10-15%. BD professionals should immediately: register for MDA industry days (quarterly), establish relationships with prime contractors Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing, obtain facility security clearances to Secret level minimum, pursue CMMC Level 2 certification, and develop capabilities in hypersonic tracking, AI/ML for threat discrimination, and digital engineering. Weekly actions include monitoring SAM.gov for pre-solicitation notices, attending Huntsville Defense Forum events, and engaging with MDA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for technology insertion opportunities.