RTBC Year 2; Sole Source to BAE

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is soliciting proposals for year two of the Raise the Bar Cybersecurity System contract, specifically for various wiring harnesses and related components for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Upgrade in support of the PM Mounted Armored Vehicle program. This procurement falls under NAICS code 335931 for Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing and involves a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery requirements type contract structure. Proposals must include comprehensive cost/price supporting documentation with detailed labor categories, material and equipment costs, and fully supportable cost data with working Excel formulas. The solicitation requires compliance with telecommunications equipment restrictions, adherence to export control regulations, and identification of potential organizational conflicts of interest. The original proposal deadline was June 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with a required proposal validity period of 180 days, though the current solicitation shows a due date of August 15, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a sole source procurement to BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., indicating no set-aside designation is being used. The contract involves a best estimated quantity of 230 units for each line item of the wiring harnesses and components required for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle upgrades. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement represents the second year of an existing contract relationship with BAE Systems under the original contract number SPRRA2-24-D0024. The place of performance is designated as York, Pennsylvania 17408, which likely corresponds to BAE Systems' manufacturing or delivery location. The solicitation requests pricing specifically for Fiscal Year 2025, suggesting this is part of a multi-year procurement strategy for the cybersecurity system components.