Defense Business Sourcing Environment (DBSE)

Defense Business System (DBS)

Program facts

Program number
N18
Short name
DBSE
Acquisition pathway
Defense Business Systems (DBS)
Acquisition category
ACAT IAM
Acquisition status
Terminated
Lead component
Contract awards
6
Contract obligations
$1,575,097 Since fiscal year 2008

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
FY2018 -$806
FY2013 $51,279
FY2011 $258,534
FY2010 $599,408
FY2009 $570,140
FY2008 $96,542

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated Share
1 Photonsystems, Inc. $1,303,506
2 Precision Ammunition, LLC $161,340
3 Reeves Emergency Management Systems LIMITED Liability Company $73,712
4 Diesel America West, Inc. $24,830
5 Winfield Machine Services $9,600

6 contractors in all; the other received nothing on balance or has no name on record.

Contract awards

Award Awarded Obligated
Remodel phase III support W56HZV10PL550 · Winfield Machine Services · ACC Warren $9,600
40 caliber NT frangible rounds HQ003409P3101 · Precision Ammunition, LLC · Washington Headquarters Service $161,340
Base period (12 month period) HDTRA109C0010 · Photonsystems, Inc. · Defense Contract Management Agency $1,303,506
Shipping services W90WH909P0006 · Department of the Army $2,109
Flash heater system M6785408F3050 · Reeves Emergency Management Systems LIMITED Liability Company · Marine Corps (Navy) $73,712
Water pump M6785408F3051 · Diesel America West, Inc. · Marine Corps (Navy) $24,830

About this program

The Defense Business Sourcing Environment (DBSE) is a Defense Business System (DBS) acquisition program categorized as an Acquisition Category IAM initiative. The program appears to be focused on establishing and maintaining business operations infrastructure, though specific mission objectives are not detailed in the provided information. As a DBS pathway program, it likely supports enterprise-wide business operations and procurement activities within the Department of Defense.

The program's contract awards from 2008-2010 range from relatively small purchase orders of $2,108 for shipping services to larger definitive contracts of $1.3 million for base period operations. Most contracts utilize Firm Fixed Price pricing structures, with one notable exception being a Cost No Fee arrangement for the largest award. Contract durations vary from immediate delivery to multi-year periods extending up to 2013. The program encompasses diverse acquisitions including ammunition (.40 caliber NT frangible rounds), facility improvements (remodeling support), and equipment (flash heater systems and water pumps). While most awards did not use set-aside designations, at least one contract was designated as Total Small Business. No consistent prime contractors are evident across the sample of awards provided, and specific performance locations are not indicated in the data.

Quick answers

What is DBSE?

Defense Business Sourcing Environment (DBSE) is a Defense Business System (DBS) led by the Air Force. It follows the Defense Business Systems (DBS) pathway and is ACAT IAM. Its acquisition status is terminated.

How much has DBSE obligated on contracts?

6 contract awards are coded to DBSE, and their actions have obligated $1,575,097 since fiscal year 2008.

Who are the top contractors on DBSE?

The contractors obligated the most on DBSE contracts are Photonsystems, Inc. ($1,303,506), Precision Ammunition, LLC ($161,340) and Reeves Emergency Management Systems LIMITED Liability Company ($73,712).

What is the latest contract award for DBSE?

The latest contract award coded to DBSE is W56HZV10PL550, awarded to Winfield Machine Services on February 2, 2010.

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