Federal Contract Vehicles

NGLD-M

Next Generation Load Device-Medium

DOD IDIQ Active
Obligated to date
$56.7M
Task orders
2
Contractors
2
Ceiling
$774 million

Vehicle overview

The Next Generation Load Device-Medium (NGLD-M) is a multiple-award IDIQ contract managed by the U.S. Army's Project Manager Tactical Radios and Product Lead Communications Security. The vehicle serves to modernize cryptographic key distribution and management by replacing the aging fleet of Simple Key Loader (SKL) devices. The program has a total potential value of $774 million over a ten-year period.

The vehicle covers the procurement of NSA Type 1 certified, ruggedized, hand-held fill devices. These devices are KMI-Aware and Product Delivery Enclave-Enabled (PDE-Enabled), allowing integration with the Army Key Management Infrastructure (AKMI), NSA Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and Mission Planning Management Support Systems.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

10 years

Ceiling

$774 million

Where agencies spend through NGLD-M

See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through NGLD-M in the last 12 months.

Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

NGLD-M contract holders

Contractor Obligated Task orders
GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS, INC. $28.9M 1
SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC $27.8M 1

NAICS coverage

NAICS 334220

Frequently asked questions

What is NGLD-M?
The Next Generation Load Device-Medium (NGLD-M) is a multiple-award IDIQ contract managed by the U.S. Army's Project Manager Tactical Radios and Product Lead Communications Security. The vehicle serves to modernize cryptographic key distribution and management by replacing the aging fleet of Simple Key Loader (SKL) devices. The program has a total potential value of $774 million over a ten-year period.
Which agency manages NGLD-M?
Next Generation Load Device-Medium is a IDIQ managed by Department of Defense – U.S. Army.
What can agencies acquire through NGLD-M?
The vehicle covers the procurement of NSA Type 1 certified, ruggedized, hand-held fill devices. These devices are KMI-Aware and Product Delivery Enclave-Enabled (PDE-Enabled), allowing integration with the Army Key Management Infrastructure (AKMI), NSA Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), and Mission Planning Management Support Systems.
How much has been obligated through NGLD-M?
$56.7M has been obligated across 2 task orders.
Which agencies use NGLD-M?
In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through NGLD-M included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $4.1M in positive obligations for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 334220). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
How many contractors hold NGLD-M?
2 contractors hold a position on NGLD-M.
What is the contract ceiling of NGLD-M?
NGLD-M has a program ceiling of $774 million.
Is NGLD-M active?
Yes, NGLD-M is currently active (ordering period: 10 years).

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