The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment and facilities incidental to the performance of this requirement in accordance with the terms of the order.
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HQ085926DE280
- Awardee
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Avian, LLC UEI D82NUFL39FE3
- Awarding agency
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Missile Defense Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 1 $500 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Missile Defense Agency (MDA) SHIELD Multiple Award IDIQ Contract Pre-Solicitation · HQ085925RE001 · Posted May 21, 2025
- Combined order value
- $500 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 8% complete
- IDV ceiling <1% used
- $151,000,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $151,000,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Defense agencies
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) is a $151 billion multiple-award indefinite delivery contract awarded to Avian, LLC by the Missile Defense Agency on December 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2035. This 10-year vehicle utilizes full and open competition with no set-aside designations, enabling the Missile Defense Agency and other Department of Defense entities to issue task and delivery orders for advanced multi-domain defense system capabilities. The contract supports national defense objectives by procuring research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, and modernization efforts for detection, tracking, interception, and neutralization of air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all phases of flight, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile defense. Individual task orders will be issued at various classification levels across multiple North American Industry Classification System codes, with the inaugural delivery order valued at $500 and performed in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting the SHIELD Initial Order.
The procurement encompasses disruptive technologies, systems engineering, cybersecurity enhancements, and advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures. The contract structure accommodates both classified and unclassified programs, requiring appropriate facility clearances for work at different classification levels. Avian, LLC, an employee-owned professional services firm specializing in defense and technical services since 2004, will deliver necessary materials, labor, equipment, and facilities incidental to performance requirements. The contractor's established partnerships with major subcontractors such as Booz Allen Hamilton and KBR Wyle Services, combined with prior experience executing complex defense programs for Naval Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center, and the Department of Air Force, position the organization to support this comprehensive long-term investment in the nation's layered homeland defense capabilities.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalable homeland innovative enterprise layered defense (shield) initial order. | Missile Defense Agency | $500 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ085926DE280?
HQ085926DE280 was awarded to Avian, LLC by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE280 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE280 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE280's own ceiling is $151,000,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $151,000,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract HQ085926DE280?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE280, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE280?
HQ085926DE280 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE280 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE280 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE280 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE280 was full and open competition.
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