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
- HQ085926DG016
- Awardee
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Protopia Ai Inc. UEI Y3WETN67KTA5
- 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
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Missile Defense Agency awarded a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to Protopia AI Inc. (UEI: Y3WETN67KTA5) on December 29, 2025, with a ceiling value of $151 billion and an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2035. This contract, designated as the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, represents a comprehensive, multi-domain defense initiative procuring advanced systems capable of detecting, tracking, intercepting, and neutralizing threats to the United States homeland, deployed forces, allies, and partners. The solicitation, released as a pre-solicitation notice on May 21, 2025, with a due date of September 15, 2025, encompasses research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity modernization, and disruptive technology initiatives. The contract utilizes full and open competition with no set-asides, allowing all qualifying contractors to compete for multiple awards under the flexible IDIQ structure.
The SHIELD contract is structured to address multi-layered protection against air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all phases of flight, including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missile threats. Work performance spans multiple classification levels and security domains, leveraging advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures. The initial task order issued under this contract, valued at $500 and designated the SHIELD Initial Order, is placed on a Firm Fixed Price basis with a performance location in Huntsville, Alabama 35898, USA. The contract structure supports both classified and unclassified programs, enabling the Missile Defense Agency and other Department of Defense entities to rapidly issue orders across multiple North American Industry Classification System codes, with ordering periods extending through 2035.
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 HQ085926DG016?
HQ085926DG016 was awarded to Protopia Ai Inc. by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DG016 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DG016 have obligated $500. HQ085926DG016'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 HQ085926DG016?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DG016, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DG016?
HQ085926DG016 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DG016 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DG016 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DG016 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DG016 was full and open competition.
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