IBS-ES Sustainment
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8555-26-D-0003
- Agency
-
AFLCMC Robins AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Awarded
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA855526DB0003
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Fairfax, Virginia 22033, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base awarded a sole source, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to The Mission Essential Corporation for the sustainment, modernization, maintenance, and software development of the Integrated Broadcast Service Enterprise Service (IBS-ES) program to support the United States Government and Collaborating Nations. The awarded contract, FA855526DB0003, has an initial value of approximately $47.92 million and runs from January 20, 2026 through July 19, 2031, comprising a three-year base ordering period, two one-year options, and a potential six-month extension. The Mission Essential Corporation was selected as the sole source under FAR 6.302-1 due to its exclusive access to the complete technical data package and in-house laboratory capabilities required for IBS system sustainment, with the Government planning to transition the work to full and open competition by the first quarter of fiscal year 2029.
Notice text
AFLCMC/C3IBK hereby awards on a sole source basis, an indefinite Quantity - Indefinite Delivery type contract for the sustainment and modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service Enterprise Service (IBS-ES) program to include the United States Government and Collaborating Nations (CNs) as directed by the IBS Program Office. Requirements include the sustainment, maintenance, and development of software for the IBS system and associated tools.
This acquisition is awarded sole source to The Mission Essential Corporation (CAGE: 3QKA8). The period of performance is 20 January 2026 – 19 July 2031 (three one-year ordering periods, two (2) one-year options, and an option to extend up to six months). The applicable NAICS code is 541330.
The authority for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
The instant contract is an Indefinite Quantity - Indefinite Delivery type instrument with provisions for Firm-Fixed Priced, and Cost Reimbursement- No-Fee contract line-item numbers (CLINs). Solicitation FA8555-25-R-002 was issued on 5 February 2025.
Awarded contract FA855526DB0003 to The Mission Essential Group, LLC for 47920791.59 on 2026-01-15.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA redacted.pdf |
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