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
- HQ085926DE747
- Awardee
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Cherokee Nation Aerospace And Defense, L.L.C. UEI UNWMG3NVSPR7
- 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 Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to Cherokee Nation Aerospace and Defense, L.L.C. on December 29, 2025, under the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program. This contract represents a comprehensive, multi-domain defense procurement vehicle with a $151 billion ceiling value and a 10-year period of performance extending through December 28, 2035. The contract utilizes full and open competition with no set-asides and was awarded to all qualifying offerors meeting responsibility criteria, technical acceptability standards, and fair and reasonable pricing benchmarks. The contracting mechanism is designed to enable the Missile Defense Agency and other Department of Defense entities to rapidly issue delivery orders for advanced homeland defense capabilities across multiple work areas and security classification levels.
The SHIELD IDIQ contract procures research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts to develop an integrated, multi-domain defense system capable of detecting, tracking, intercepting, and neutralizing air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats to the United States homeland, deployed forces, allies, and partners. Work encompasses ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile defense across all flight phases, leveraging advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures. The initial delivery order issued to Cherokee Nation Aerospace and Defense, L.L.C., valued at $500, establishes performance at Huntsville, Alabama, with a firm fixed price structure. This contracting vehicle consolidates procurement authority to streamline acquisition processes and support the nation's layered defense architecture through a flexible, long-term engagement model accommodating both classified and unclassified programs.
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 HQ085926DE747?
HQ085926DE747 was awarded to Cherokee Nation Aerospace And Defense, L.L.C. by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE747 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE747 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE747'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 HQ085926DE747?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE747, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE747?
HQ085926DE747 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE747 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE747 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE747 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE747 was full and open competition.
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