The contractor shall perform the work specified in section c of this scalable homeland innovative enterprise layered defense (shield) multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ)…
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HQ085926DE690
- Awardee
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Shield Ai Inc. UEI DVEJNK717BB6
- 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
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Missile Defense Agency awarded a $151 billion Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Shield AI Inc. on December 29, 2025, for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program. This ten-year contract, with an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2035, represents a comprehensive procurement vehicle designed to support advanced multi-domain defense capabilities protecting the United States homeland, deployed forces, and allies against air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all phases of flight. The contract utilizes full and open competition with no set-asides, allowing multiple qualified contractors to compete for task orders. Work scope encompasses research and development, prototyping, disruptive technologies, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts. The initial delivery order, valued at $500 and with performance in Huntsville, Alabama, was issued on the same date as the parent contract award, with individual task orders to follow utilizing various contract types, pricing mechanisms, and security classification levels as determined by specific operational requirements.
Shield AI Inc., a San Diego-based manufacturer specializing in autonomous systems, unmanned aerial systems, and artificial intelligence technologies for defense applications, brings substantial federal contracting experience to this engagement. The contractor maintains multiple existing indefinite delivery vehicles and has executed numerous prime and subcontract awards across Department of Defense agencies, including significant work in unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous capabilities development, and intelligent autonomy solutions. This SHIELD IDIQ contract positions the company within MDA's strategic framework for rapidly procuring innovative defense technologies leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures to address evolving national security threats. The contract structure accommodates both classified and unclassified programs across multiple security domains, supporting the agency's objective of maintaining continuous, layered protection capabilities through sustained engagement with qualified defense technology providers.
Description
The contractor shall perform the work specified in section c of this scalable homeland innovative enterprise layered defense (shield) multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract.
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 HQ085926DE690?
HQ085926DE690 was awarded to Shield Ai Inc. by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE690 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE690 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE690'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 HQ085926DE690?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE690, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE690?
HQ085926DE690 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE690 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE690 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE690 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE690 was full and open competition.
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