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
- HQ085926DE757
- Awardee
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Sherpa 6 Inc. UEI SAB5XACK9258
- 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 an indefinite-delivery contract to Sherpa 6 Inc., a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, on December 29, 2025, under the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program with a ceiling of $151 billion and performance extending through December 28, 2035. This is a multiple-award vehicle with no set-aside restrictions.
The contract procures advanced research, development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, and test and evaluation for multi-domain defense capabilities. Work areas encompass disruptive technologies, cybersecurity modernization, and digital engineering leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning across both classified and unclassified programs. The contract supports detection, tracking, interception, and neutralization of air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all flight phases, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles.
Sherpa 6 is authorized to perform at Huntsville, Alabama and other locations designated in individual task orders. The originating pre-solicitation notice, posted May 21, 2025, indicated the government intended to award to all qualifying offerors submitting technically acceptable proposals with fair and reasonable pricing under FAR 15.304(c)(1)(ii). The final RFP was released in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025.
An initial delivery order for $500 was issued under SHIELD on December 29, 2025, for performance in Huntsville, Alabama.
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 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ085926DE757?
HQ085926DE757 was awarded to Sherpa 6 Inc. by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE757 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE757 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE757'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 HQ085926DE757?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE757, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE757?
HQ085926DE757 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE757 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE757 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE757 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE757 was full and open competition.
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