The NOBLE opportunity has been updated with Amendment 3 and now directs interested parties to the NOBLE Solicitation Tracker for new announcements on Mobile Integrated Launch Capability (MILC) and Low-Cost Kill Vehicle. The latest update, dated August 24, 2026, also provides a link to the pre-solicitation for the Forward-Based Mode Radar Next Prototype. An August 6, 2026 update added the tracker link and Amendment 3. A June 23, 2026 update added the Shipborne Phased Array Instrumentation Radar (SPAIR) solicitation and noted that MDA removed the MDA_NOBLE_Solic_SN_Tracker spreadsheet attachment. Full SPAIR details can be found by searching its solicitation number on SAM.gov.

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.