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
- HQ085926DG260
- Awardee
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Brandywine Photonics LLC UEI E43JPAY7M493
- 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 Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract, awarded by the Missile Defense Agency on December 29, 2025, represents a $151 billion, 10-year enterprise-wide defense procurement vehicle designed to support advanced multi-domain threat detection, tracking, interception, and neutralization capabilities. Prime contractor Brandywine Photonics LLC, a small business specializing in advanced electro-optical, infrared, and hyperspectral sensor technologies, was selected under full and open competition with no set-asides. The contract establishes a flexible ordering mechanism to procure a comprehensive range of capabilities spanning research and development, prototyping, disruptive technologies, systems engineering, weapon design, production, test and evaluation, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts. Work will address air, missile, space, cyber, and hybrid threats across all phases of flight from ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, leveraging advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital engineering, and open systems architectures.
The initial task order issued under the SHIELD contract is valued at $500 and carries a firm fixed price structure, with performance scheduled through December 28, 2035, and place of performance designated as Huntsville, Alabama. This inaugural order, styled as the "Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) Initial Order," establishes the foundational work under the broader IDIQ vehicle. The contract structure accommodates multiple classification levels and security domains, supporting both classified and unclassified programs and requiring appropriate facility clearances for performance. The contract mechanism enables rapid task order issuance across multiple North American Industry Classification System codes, positioning Brandywine Photonics and other potential awardees to deliver integrated solutions addressing the nation's comprehensive multi-layered homeland defense requirements.
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 HQ085926DG260?
HQ085926DG260 was awarded to Brandywine Photonics LLC by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on December 29, 2025.
How much is contract HQ085926DG260 worth?
Orders under HQ085926DG260 have obligated $500. HQ085926DG260'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 HQ085926DG260?
1 order has been placed under HQ085926DG260, the latest on December 29, 2025.
Who can order from contract HQ085926DG260?
HQ085926DG260 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
Is contract HQ085926DG260 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. HQ085926DG260 is part of Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD).
Was contract HQ085926DG260 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ085926DG260 was full and open competition.
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