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
- HQ085926DE808
- Awardee
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Vapor Cell Technologies LLC UEI JBL9ZKN6S8K8
- 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
- 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
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Vapor Cell Technologies LLC, a small business specializing in quantum sensor and advanced vapor cell technologies based in Boulder, Colorado, was awarded a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Missile Defense Agency on December 29, 2025. The Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) contract carries a ceiling value of $151 billion with an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2035, utilizing full and open competition with no set-aside designations. The contract was not established with small business set-asides, despite the awardee's small business status, reflecting the broad competitive nature of this enterprise-wide defense procurement. The initial task order, issued as a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order valued at $500, was directed to the place of performance in Huntsville, Alabama, establishing the foundational work under this vehicle.
The SHIELD IDIQ contract procures an advanced, multi-domain defense system encompassing research and development, prototyping, disruptive technologies, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts. The contract supports national defense objectives by providing layered protection against air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all phases of flight from ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles. The procurement leverages advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures, with the contract structured to support both classified and unclassified programs across multiple security domains and NAICS codes. Orders under the IDIQ will utilize various contract types with differing classification levels, requiring appropriate facility clearances as necessary. Vapor Cell Technologies LLC's core expertise in chip-scale optical and quantum technologies positions the company to potentially contribute specialized precision measurement and quantum sensor capabilities to this comprehensive homeland defense 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 HQ085926DE808?
HQ085926DE808 was awarded to Vapor Cell Technologies LLC by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE808 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE808 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE808'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 HQ085926DE808?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE808, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE808?
HQ085926DE808 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE808 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE808 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE808 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE808 was full and open competition.
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