The contractor shall provide all necessary materials, labor, equipment and facilities incidental to the performance of this requirement in accordance with the terms of the order.
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HQ085926DE953
- Awardee
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Atomic Research LLC UEI EMDAN1SSNFX5
- Awarding agency
-
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
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Missile Defense Agency awarded an indefinite-delivery contract to Atomic Research LLC on December 29, 2025, under the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program with a ceiling value of $151 billion. This is a multiple-award IDIQ with no set-aside designation, extending through December 28, 2035.
Atomic Research LLC is a veteran-owned small disadvantaged business. The contract procures research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, and test and evaluation for multi-domain defense capabilities spanning ballistic missile, hypersonic, cruise, and advanced aerial threat defense across air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid domains. Work incorporates artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures.
Performance occurs at multiple locations including Huntsville, Alabama. The contract structure supports both classified and unclassified programs at various classification levels and requires facility clearances as appropriate.
Under FAR 15.304(c)(1), the government awarded to all qualifying offerors who demonstrated responsibility, technical acceptability, and fair and reasonable pricing. The procurement utilized full and open competition.
Atomic Research issued an initial delivery order under SHIELD on December 29, 2025, with a $500 ceiling and completion date of December 28, 2035, for performance at Huntsville, Alabama.
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 HQ085926DE953?
HQ085926DE953 was awarded to Atomic Research LLC by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DE953 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DE953 have obligated $500. HQ085926DE953'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 HQ085926DE953?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DE953, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DE953?
HQ085926DE953 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DE953 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DE953 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DE953 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DE953 was full and open competition.
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