The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has released its final solicitation for the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program — a sweeping effort to transform how the United States develops and deploys next-generation missile defense capabilities.
According to the solicitation, SHIELD will function as a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract designed to streamline procurement and accelerate delivery of advanced systems across the Department of War. The contract vehicle anticipates a 10-year performance period, including a base ordering phase and multiple optional extensions, with a maximum ceiling value of $151 billion.
The agency said the new framework will allow MDA and other defense organizations to “rapidly issue orders under one enterprise flexible vehicle,” enabling the Pentagon to meet evolving threats with greater speed and agility. The RFP supersedes all previous draft releases and reflects changes following extensive industry engagement.
