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.