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
- HQ085926DG110
- Awardee
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AST Space Mobile USA LLC UEI PJFHLUP8GKH3
- 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
- Civilian 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
AST Space Mobile USA LLC was awarded a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on January 21, 2026, with a ceiling value of $151 billion and an ultimate completion date of December 28, 2035. This defense procurement utilizes full and open competition with no set-asides and represents a 10-year contract vehicle supporting the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program. The contract requires the prime contractor to furnish all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and facilities to support the performance requirements. Under the SHIELD IDIQ structure, the government intends to award task orders to all qualifying offerors determined to be responsible sources with technically acceptable proposals and fair and reasonable pricing, enabling multiple contractors to compete for individual orders under this flexible contracting mechanism.
The SHIELD IDIQ procurement supports comprehensive multi-domain defense capabilities including research and development, prototyping, systems engineering, weapon design, production, and test and evaluation activities. The contract addresses national defense objectives by procuring an advanced defense system capable of detecting, tracking, intercepting, and neutralizing threats to the United States homeland, deployed forces, allies, and friends across air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid domains. Work encompasses protection against ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles throughout all phases of flight, incorporating disruptive technologies, cybersecurity enhancements, and modernization efforts. The contract vehicle is structured to support both classified and unclassified programs across multiple security domains and facility clearance levels, leveraging advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures. Individual task and delivery orders will utilize various contract types across multiple NAICS codes, providing the MDA and other Department of Defense entities with a flexible procurement mechanism to rapidly issue orders for mission-critical homeland defense capabilities.
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 HQ085926DG110?
HQ085926DG110 was awarded to AST Space Mobile USA LLC by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on January 21, 2026.
How much is contract HQ085926DG110 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DG110 have obligated $500. HQ085926DG110'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 HQ085926DG110?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DG110, the latest on January 21, 2026.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DG110?
HQ085926DG110 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Civilian agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DG110 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DG110 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DG110 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DG110 was full and open competition.
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