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
- HQ085926DF490
- Awardee
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Serco Inc. UEI DKJ1R5ABCN48
- 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
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Missile Defense Agency awarded a multiple-award indefinite-delivery contract to Serco Inc. for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program on December 29, 2025, with a ceiling of $151 billion and completion date of December 28, 2035.
The contract procures research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts to support an advanced, multi-domain defense system capable of detecting, tracking, intercepting, and neutralizing air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats to the United States homeland, deployed forces, allies, and friends. Work encompasses ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile defense across all phases of flight, disruptive technologies, and modernization initiatives leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures.
The contract utilizes full and open competition with no set-aside restrictions under FAR 15.304(c)(1)(ii), awarded to all qualifying responsible offerors submitting technically acceptable proposals with fair and reasonable pricing. Individual task and delivery orders will employ various contract types across multiple NAICS codes at both classified and unclassified levels with appropriate facility clearances.
A firm-fixed-price initial delivery order valued at $500 was issued under this IDIQ on December 29, 2025, with place of performance in Huntsville, Alabama. The base ordering period and optional ordering periods structure the 10-year performance window, positioning SHIELD as a comprehensive contracting vehicle for multi-layered defense procurement across the Department of Defense enterprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ085926DF490?
HQ085926DF490 was awarded to Serco Inc. by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DF490 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DF490 have obligated $500. HQ085926DF490'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 HQ085926DF490?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DF490, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DF490?
HQ085926DF490 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DF490 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DF490 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DF490 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DF490 was full and open competition.
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