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
- HQ085926DF228
- Awardee
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Gauge Engineering Services, LLC UEI FDWYVH3DX9E7
- 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 a multiple-award indefinite-delivery contract to Gauge Engineering Services, LLC on December 29, 2025, with a $151 billion ceiling through December 28, 2035, for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program.
The contract procures research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, and modernization of advanced multi-domain defense systems capable of detecting, tracking, intercepting, and neutralizing air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all phases of flight—ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles. Work leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures at both classified and unclassified levels. The originating solicitation, released as a pre-solicitation notice on May 21, 2025, with final RFP anticipated in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, utilized full and open competition with no set-asides and intended to award to all qualifying offerors demonstrating responsible sourcing, technically acceptable proposals, and fair and reasonable pricing.
Place of performance is Huntsville, Alabama and other locations as determined by task orders. The contract runs for a base ordering period plus one or more optional ordering periods through December 28, 2035. An initial delivery order with a $500 firm fixed price ceiling was issued on December 29, 2025, also 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ085926DF228?
HQ085926DF228 was awarded to Gauge Engineering Services, LLC by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DF228 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DF228 have obligated $500. HQ085926DF228'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 HQ085926DF228?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DF228, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DF228?
HQ085926DF228 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DF228 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DF228 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DF228 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DF228 was full and open competition.
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