Engineering Services Network Secures Strategic Missile Defense Agency Contract Worth $151 Billion

Engineering Services Network Secures Major Defense Contract

In a significant advancement for national defense, Engineering Services Network, Inc. (ESN) has announced its selection for the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) SHIELD Multiple Award Contract (MAC). With a ceiling value of an astounding $151 billion, this contract marks a crucial milestone in ensuring the safety and security of the United States against various aerial threats.

The SHIELD contract is designed to bolster the nation's defensive capabilities through innovative systems engineering, advanced information technology, logistics, and robust cybersecurity solutions. ESN, a leader in engineering services since 1995, will leverage its extensive experience in missile defense systems. The company aims to enhance the resilience and operational effectiveness of these vital defense mechanisms used to protect the homeland, deployed forces, allies, and partners.

With the growing complexity of aerial threats—including ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles—the MDA has been tasked with developing a multi-domain defensive architecture. This comprehensive system is focused on detecting, tracking, intercepting, and neutralizing threats throughout all phases of their flight paths. As part of the mission, the SHIELD MAC contract will facilitate continuous protection against a diverse range of dangers, encompassing not just air and missile threats but also challenges from space and cyber domains.

ESN plans to extend its current capabilities, particularly in Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), while also contributing to a broader spectrum of missile defense initiatives such as the Golden Dome project. This contract will allow ESN to offer integrated engineering and technical support for critical MDA operations—including AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense flight missions and essential ground tests.

Raymond F. Lopez Jr., the CEO and Chairman of ESN, expressed pride in the achievement: "We’re honored to have been awarded SHIELD and look forward to supporting MDA in its mission to develop a comprehensive defense system protecting the U.S. homeland. For the past 30 years, ESN has provided missile defense–related test, evaluation, and logistical services that meet or exceed our customers' expectations. SHIELD opens the door for us to strengthen our partnership with MDA and further contribute to U.S. defense."

This contract not only underscores ESN's capabilities but also reinforces its reputation as a trusted provider of mission-critical services to the Department of Defense. The company, which is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, operates on a philosophy of standing 'Shoulder to Shoulder®' with military and government clients to deliver critical, impactful services.

Operating out of Woodbridge, Virginia, ESN maintains a wide-reaching presence with regional and field offices across the United States and around the globe. Quality assurance is embedded in their operations with ISO 9001:2015 certification and a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level 3 rating for both services and development.

With this momentous recognition and commitment to national defense, ESN is poised to play a vital role in the evolving landscape of missile defense, ensuring that the United States remains secure against an increasingly sophisticated range of threats.