MDA Federal Contracting Guide
Missile Defense Agency
Mission: Develop, test, and field an integrated ballistic missile defense system to defend the United States and allies.
Annual Obligation
$10B+ (FY2024)
Latest FPDS reporting period
Top NAICS
5
Most-bought codes (see below)
Vehicles
3
Primary contract vehicles
Procurement Profile
MDA procurement covers ballistic missile defense systems — Aegis BMD, THAAD, Patriot, Ground-Based Midcourse Defense, sensors, command and control, and modeling/simulation. Large prime contracts dominate (Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman) but extensive subcontract opportunities exist.
Top NAICS Codes at MDA
Primary Contract Vehicles
- MDA Engineering and Support Services (ESS) IDIQs
- MDA Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES)
- Alliant 2
Where to Find Opportunities
Small Business at MDA
MDA meets DoD small business goals. Most SB participation flows through prime contractor subcontracting plans rather than direct awards.
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NAICS 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Top NAICS at MDA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541330 — Engineering Services
Top NAICS at MDA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
NAICS 541512 — Computer Systems Design Services
Top NAICS at MDA. See contract values, set-asides, and related codes.
FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting
Critical for small business set-aside contracts at this agency.
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