The SHIELD framework allows the agency and other defence entities to compete orders rapidly under a single enterprise structure. Officials said performance will take place across the United States.
The contract covers a broad spread of work designed to speed the delivery of new capabilities to the warfighter. According to the announcement, this includes the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications where appropriate, and wider adoption of digital engineering, open systems architectures, model-based systems engineering and agile processes.
If all options are taken up, work will continue through December 2035. No funds are tied to the basic award, and obligations will be made at the order level.
The award was competed through the federal System for Award Management website, which drew 2,463 offers. MDA at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, is identified as the contracting activity.
Source: U.S. Department of War.
