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MDA Looks To Add Competition To SM-3 IIAs in RFI

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MDA Looks To Add Competition To SM-3 IIAs in RFI
An SM-3 Block IIA was launched from the USS John Finn (DDG-113) on Nov. 16, 2020, as part of FTM-44 to evaluate the feasibility of the SM-3 Block IIA capability to defeat an ICBM threat. (Photo: U.S. Missile Defense Agency)

MDA is looking at possibly adding competition to production and delivery of its Standard Missile-3 Block IIA missile interceptor, according to a new Request For Information (RFI). A March 10 RFI said this RFI is meant to conduct market research to investigate “industry interest and capability” for production of SM-3 IIAs including production control and operations support, cost management, and quality assurance. It specifically is seeking sources to “manufacture, produce, and deliver SM-3 All Up Rounds (AUR), including obsolescence monitoring,…

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