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
- HQ085926DE938
- Awardee
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Aptnexus LLC UEI XKKLFPG6AHF5
- 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
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Aptnexus LLC, an SBA-certified 8(a) small disadvantaged business, a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract designated the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) on December 29, 2025. The contract carries a ceiling value of $151 billion with an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2035, representing a 10-year period of performance consisting of a base ordering period and optional ordering periods. This full and open competition vehicle utilizes no set-asides and was structured to enable multiple awards to qualifying contractors, allowing the MDA and other Department of Defense entities to rapidly issue task and delivery orders across various contract types and multiple North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. The initial task order issued to Aptnexus carries a nominal ceiling value of $500 and is scheduled for performance in Huntsville, Alabama, with a firm fixed price contract type.
Under the SHIELD IDIQ, the government procures a comprehensive, multi-domain defense system addressing research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, and modernization efforts supporting national defense objectives. Work encompasses detection, tracking, interception, and neutralization of air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all flight phases, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles. The contract supports advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures, with work structured to support both classified and unclassified programs across multiple security domains. The solicitation anticipated multiple awards to responsible sources demonstrating technically acceptable proposals and fair and reasonable pricing under the Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.304(c)(1)(ii), positioning SHIELD as a flexible, enterprise-wide contracting vehicle designed to meet long-term homeland and force protection requirements across the Department of Defense.
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 HQ085926DE938?
HQ085926DE938 was awarded to Aptnexus LLC by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE938 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE938 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE938'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 HQ085926DE938?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE938, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE938?
HQ085926DE938 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE938 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE938 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE938 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE938 was full and open competition.
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