SHIELD will be structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract and is intended to equip American warfighters with advanced capabilities that support national security objectives. According to the MDA, the system will address ballistic, hypersonic and cruise missile threats across all phases of flight, as well as other advanced attacks from adversaries.
The planned architecture aims to deliver persistent and layered protection against threats originating from land, sea, air, space, or cyberspace. MDA is prioritising technologies that will ensure continuous defence coverage for the homeland.
To meet these objectives, the agency is seeking proposals that incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, open systems architectures, model-based systems engineering and digital engineering. These technologies are intended to accelerate the development, deployment, acquisition and long-term support of the SHIELD programme.
A draft solicitation for the SHIELD IDIQ contract is expected to be released in the coming weeks. This will outline specific requirements and invite industry participation in the initiative.
Details: sam.gov.
