The NOBLE announcement has been amended to include new opportunities for the Mobile Integrated Launch Capability and the Low-Cost Kill Vehicle. A pre-solicitation has been released for the Forward-Based Mode Radar Next Prototype, with details available via SAM.gov. A new solicitation for the Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar has also been posted on SAM.gov. A link to the NOBLE Solicitation Tracker has been added, while the previous spreadsheet attachment has been removed. These updates are intended for prospective bidders to review.

8/6/2026: A link to the "NOBLE Solicitation Tracker" has been added to this announcement. The NOBLE announcement Amendment 3 has been added. https://www.mda.mil/global/documents/pdf/noble_tracker.pdf ... 8/6/2026: A link to the "NOBLE Solicitation Tracker" has been added to this announcement. The NOBLE announcement Amendment 3 has been added. https://www.mda.mil/global/documents/pdf/noble_tracker.pdf 6/23/2026: Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) Solicitation No. HQ0860-26-S-C007 has been added. Full details on this solicitation can be found by searching the solicitation number on SAM.gov. Please note that MDA has removed the "MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker" spreadsheet attachment.

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has established the "Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE)" Announcement, a versatile vehicle for pursuing non-traditional acquisitions like Broad Agency Announcements and Other Transaction Agreements. This competitive approach targets disruptive technologies and rapid capability development from non-traditional sources. Active opportunities, including the Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR), are now managed directly via SAM.gov. No specific budget amounts, performance location, or non-bid timelines are mentioned in this description. Inquiries about the announcement can be sent to MDA-MAA@mail.mil.

This is a versatile acquisition vehicle from the Missile Defense Agency allowing for rapid, non-traditional procurement of disruptive technologies. It consolidates multiple agreement types like BAAs, CSOs, and OTAs under a single announcement. The purpose is to quickly develop capabilities from non-traditional sources. Interested parties should follow the announcement on SAM.gov to be notified of specific solicitations as they are released. Inquiries can be sent to a provided email address.

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has established a versatile acquisition vehicle called the Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) to quickly pursue non-traditional acquisitions like BAAs, CSOs, and OTAs for disruptive technologies. This competitive approach targets rapid capability development from non-traditional defense sources. Interested parties should follow the announcement on SAM.gov to receive notifications when specific solicitations are released. Inquiries can be directed to a specified organizational email address. The announcement has been amended to update contact information and document titles.