Orlando, FL, November 15, 2025 -Helicon Chemical Company, a leading innovator in advanced rocket
propellants based in Orlando, Florida, proudly announces its selection as an awardee on the Missile
Defense Agency’s (MDA) prestigious Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense
(SHIELD) Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
The SHIELD IDIQ, with a ceiling value of $151 billion, serves as a key enterprise-wide vehicle to
accelerate the rapid development, prototyping, and delivery of innovative technologies supporting layered
homeland missile defense capabilities. This includes advancements in propulsion systems, materials, and
related technologies critical to addressing evolving threats and enhancing national security under
initiatives like the Golden Dome defense strategy.
Helicon’s inclusion in this highly competitive multiple-award contract recognizes the company’s
groundbreaking work in developing metallized hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) binders and
high-performance solid rocket propellants. These patented innovations deliver superior energy density,
hotter combustion, extended range, and improved efficiency—directly applicable to hypersonic weapons,
missile defense interceptors, solid rocket motors, and next-generation commercial space programs.
“This award marks a significant milestone for Helicon Chemical Company and validates our commitment
to pushing the boundaries of propellant technology for both defense and space applications,” said Jack
Sarnicki, CEO of Helicon Chemical Company. “Being selected for the MDA SHIELD IDIQ positions us
to compete for task orders that will enable faster integration of our advanced propellants into critical
systems, ultimately strengthening warfighter capabilities and supporting U.S. superiority in missile
defense and hypersonic technologies.”
Helicon Chemical Company specializes in custom, U.S.-made propellant solutions with over 60 years of
combined expertise from its team. The company’s metallized binders offer a low-risk, high-reward
upgrade to existing formulations, addressing key DoD priorities for increased solid rocket motor
efficiency and performance.
For more information about Helicon Chemical Company and its advanced propellant technologies, visit
heliconchemical.com.