Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below Program
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 294
- Short name
- FBCB2
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- 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
- 220
- Contract obligations
- $2,313,105,628 Since fiscal year 2004
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2021 | -$34 |
| FY2020 | -$74 |
| FY2019 | -$27,067 |
| FY2018 | -$332,923 |
| FY2017 | -$353,652 |
| FY2016 | -$5,642 |
| FY2015 | -$365,292 |
| FY2014 | $2,215,923 |
| FY2013 | $319,302 |
| FY2012 | $104,376,873 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC | $1,042,105,005 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $564,209,304 | |
| 3 | Comtech Mobile Datacom LLC | $357,986,262 | |
| 4 | Engineering Solutions & Products LLC | $274,499,494 | |
| 5 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $62,065,368 | |
| 6 | Raytheon Company | $5,553,397 | |
| 7 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $2,074,762 | |
| 8 | Mythics, LLC | $988,720 | |
| 9 | CDW Government LLC | $945,723 | |
| 10 | Unicom Government, Inc. | $942,246 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) Program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) that provides military forces with battlefield command and control capabilities. Operating under Acquisition Category IC and following the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, FBCB2 delivers digital command and control systems that enable situational awareness and communications at the brigade level and below. The program appears to be centered around the development, procurement, and sustainment of computer systems, communications equipment, and associated infrastructure that supports Blue Force Tracking capabilities.
The contract awards associated with FBCB2 predominantly focus on hardware procurement, installation kits, satellite communications services, and field support services. Contract values range from small purchases of under $20,000 to large system acquisitions exceeding $100 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12-36 months. Major hardware components procured include ruggedized computers, display units, encryption devices (KGV-72), and satellite communications equipment. The Department of the Army serves as the primary funding agency, with most contracts being awarded without set-aside designations, though some small business set-asides are utilized for smaller procurements. Notable contractors include Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation for satellite services and DRS Technologies for computer systems. Field service representative (FSR) support and training services are regularly procured to support operations in both domestic and overseas locations, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, and Italy. Contracts typically employ Firm Fixed Price or Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing structures.
Quick answers
What is FBCB2?
Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below Program (FBCB2) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has FBCB2 obligated on contracts?
220 contract awards are coded to FBCB2, and their actions have obligated $2,313,105,628 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on FBCB2?
The contractors obligated the most on FBCB2 contracts are DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC ($1,042,105,005), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($564,209,304) and Comtech Mobile Datacom LLC ($357,986,262).
What is the latest contract award for FBCB2?
The latest contract award coded to FBCB2 is W15P7T11DC601-0025, awarded to DRS Network & Imaging Systems, LLC on September 17, 2014.
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