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
- HQ085926DE781
- Awardee
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University Of South Florida Institute Of Applied Engineering, Incorporated UEI W8LWB2FA8JE9
- 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 Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a $151 billion defense procurement vehicle awarded by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to the University of South Florida Institute of Applied Engineering, Incorporated on December 29, 2025, with a ten-year period of performance through December 28, 2035. This full and open competition contract utilizes no set-aside designations and supports a comprehensive, multi-domain defense system architecture designed to detect, track, intercept, and neutralize air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all phases of flight. The contract encompasses research and development, prototyping, disruptive technology innovation, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity modernization, and related technical services that leverage advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures. Work may be performed across multiple locations with varying classification levels, requiring appropriate facility clearances and supporting both classified and unclassified programs across multiple security domains.
The initial task order issued under the SHIELD IDIQ, awarded on December 29, 2025, carries a ceiling value of five hundred dollars and is structured as a firm fixed price delivery order with a place of performance in Huntsville, Alabama. This inaugural order represents the commencement of what is anticipated to be a substantial series of delivery orders leveraging the IDIQ's flexible contracting mechanism to enable rapid issuance of task orders at varying contract types and multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. The University of South Florida Institute of Applied Engineering's selection as a prime contractor reflects its demonstrated technical capabilities in advanced research, engineering, and specialized technical services to defense and civilian federal agencies, as evidenced by its existing portfolio of defense contracts with United States Special Operations Command and the Air Force.
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 HQ085926DE781?
HQ085926DE781 was awarded to University Of South Florida Institute Of Applied Engineering, Incorporated by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE781 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE781 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE781'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 HQ085926DE781?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE781, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE781?
HQ085926DE781 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE781 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE781 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE781 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE781 was full and open competition.
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