IBM has been selected to support the US Missile Defense Agency's Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, including delivering AI-enabled sensing solutions with built-in governance, interoperability, and mission-grade security.
This indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a ceiling of $151 billion, encompasses a broad range of work areas that enable rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with greater speed and agility.
IBM has supported the US federal government for nearly a century, delivering technology that enhances mission outcomes while prioritizing security.
IBM is helping agencies operationalize AI to improve efficiency, productivity, and decision-making across missions, providing tools to the Missile Defense Agency and similar agencies to accelerate the deployment of modern capabilities, protect sensitive data, and strengthen national defense.
Susan Wedge, Managing Partner, US Federal Market for IBM, said: "IBM is proud to partner with the Missile Defense Agency to accelerate the delivery of advanced, mission-critical capabilities. By bringing the full depth of our expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we will help ensure the warfighter is equipped to respond with greater speed, agility, and confidence in an increasingly complex threat environment."