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
- HQ085926DE742
- Awardee
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George Mason University UEI EADLFP7Z72E5 Part of The George Mason University Instructional Foundation, Inc.
- 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
George Mason University was awarded a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on December 29, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2035. The contract, valued at $151 billion, supports the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, which procures an advanced, multi-domain defense system designed to detect, track, intercept, and neutralize threats to the United States homeland, deployed forces, allies, and friends. This full and open competition vehicle utilizes no set-aside designations and was awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.304(c)(1)(ii), allowing the government to award to all qualifying offerors submitting technically acceptable proposals with fair and reasonable pricing. The work encompasses research and development, prototyping, disruptive technologies, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity modernization, and protection against air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all phases of flight, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.
The SHIELD IDIQ contract is structured to support both classified and unclassified programs across multiple security domains and leverages advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures. Individual task and delivery orders will utilize various contract types across multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, with orders issued at different classification levels requiring appropriate facility clearances. The initial task order, awarded on December 29, 2025, with a ceiling value of five hundred dollars and a firm fixed price contract type, was issued for performance in Huntsville, Alabama, extending through the contract's ultimate completion date of December 28, 2035. As a research institution with extensive federal contracting experience across defense, cybersecurity, and technology development domains, George Mason University brings significant capabilities to execute the complex, multi-faceted requirements of this 10-year strategic defense procurement initiative.
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 HQ085926DE742?
HQ085926DE742 was awarded to George Mason University by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE742 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE742 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE742'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 HQ085926DE742?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE742, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE742?
HQ085926DE742 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE742 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE742 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE742 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE742 was full and open competition.
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