Advanced Bomb Suit
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- A74
- Short name
- ABS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IV
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 8
- Contract obligations
- $24,152,539 Since fiscal year 2023
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $5,192,803 |
| FY2025 | $2,394,502 |
| FY2024 | $9,767,708 |
| FY2023 | $6,797,526 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | World Wide Technology LLC | $13,215,970 | |
| 2 | Micro Systems, Inc. | $7,235,481 | |
| 3 | Frontgrade Technologies Inc. | $2,318,323 | |
| 4 | Kaliwohi Services Corporation | $1,354,641 | |
| 5 | Keysight Technologies Inc. | $28,125 |
Contract awards
About this program
The Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS) is a Major Capability Acquisition program operating under Acquisition Category IV within the Department of Defense. The program operates under Acquisition Plan (AP) designation A74-MDP through the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. While designated as an advanced bomb suit program, the available contract data suggests a broader scope of acquisitions spanning electronic systems, identity management, and IT infrastructure.
The program's recent contract awards demonstrate diversity in both scale and focus, ranging from approximately $1.2 million to $12.6 million, with performance periods typically extending 10-12 months. Notable contractors include Frontgrade Technologies Inc. (Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions Division) for rotary coupler repair services, Kaliwohi Services Corporation for Air Force identity management technology refresh, and World Wide Technology LLC for IT infrastructure under the Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) contract vehicle. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Electronic Systems Center appears as a primary contracting authority. None of the reviewed contracts utilized set-aside designations, and identified places of performance include Montgomery, Alabama. All contracts employed firm-fixed price structures, utilizing both definitive contracts and delivery orders as contract types.
Quick answers
What is ABS?
Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Department of the Army. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IV. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has ABS obligated on contracts?
8 contract awards are coded to ABS, and their actions have obligated $24,152,539 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on ABS?
The contractors obligated the most on ABS contracts are World Wide Technology LLC ($13,215,970), Micro Systems, Inc. ($7,235,481) and Frontgrade Technologies Inc. ($2,318,323).
How much did ABS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to ABS obligated $2,394,502 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for ABS?
The latest contract award coded to ABS is W900KK26FA111, awarded to Micro Systems, Inc. on June 30, 2026.
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