The Missile Defense Agency has released a final request for proposals for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense development and sustainment contract that includes a decision to change the effort's performance period from 10 years to seven. "We have received a tremendous response from our industry partners since release of the Draft RFP (DRFP) in January 2010, including submission of excellent comments/questions for the DRFP/amendments; active participation in the various Industry Days, Site Visits, and multiple One-On-One sessions," states the cover letter...