MDA Wants University Help

The Missile Defense Agency this week issued a broad agency announcement seeking universities interested in doing advanced research for MDA:

The Missile Defense Agency Science and Technology Advanced Research (MSTAR) program funds relevant Advanced Technology research and demonstration work at qualified accredited domestic colleges, universities or institutions of higher learning and to support training of future scientists and engineers in the field of missile defense. Proposals must be for Advanced Research. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is a recurring, competitive solicitation and contract vehicle enabling MDA to identify and acquire emerging technologies, innovative concepts, and advanced algorithms for improving BMDS capability and filling technology gaps.