Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ground Sensors Directorate (SN) Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX) Development Request for Information

Background
The Missile Defense Agency’s Ground Sensors Directorate (MDA/SN) is conducting market research to assess industry interest and capability for follow-on requirements related to Sea-Based X-Band Radar (SBX) capability and software development.

The SBX is a sophisticated X-band radar system mounted on a mobile, semi-submersible platform, serving as the principal midcourse sensor for the Missile Defense System. It plays a critical role in acquiring, tracking, and discriminating the flight characteristics of ballistic missiles, thereby enhancing the MDA's ability to support Combatant Commands and conduct advanced missile defense testing.

Work Details
The scope of work includes:
1. X-band Radar (XBR) Development:
a. Software engineering support for maintenance of fielded XBR software developed in ADA language, including software engineering releases and subject matter expert support for troubleshooting.
b. Software development and capability upgrades following the Missile Defense Agency Phased Implementation Plan with an open architecture for third-party algorithm integration.
c. Systems Engineering tasks such as requirements development, algorithm creation against emerging threats, performance assessment, configuration management, and support for radar integration and testing with stakeholders.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at locations relevant to the Missile Defense Agency's operations, primarily at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.