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IBS-ES Sustainment FA8555-26-D-0003

Solicitation FA8555-26-D-0003 Copied Notice ID 7e26f8357b0341c8954044367780438c Copied DEPT OF DEFENSE — FA8555 AFLCMC C3IBK
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Posted
Jan 26, 2026
Deadline
No deadline
Set-aside
None
NAICS
541330
PSC
R425

Summary

AI-generated · Jan 16, 2026

Sustainment, maintenance, and development of software for the Integrated Broadcast Service Enterprise Service (IBS-ES) system and related tools, supporting the U.S. Government and Collaborating Nations as directed by the IBS Program Office. This is an Indefinite Quantity–Indefinite Delivery contract awarded on a sole-source basis to The Mission Essential Group, LLC to cover IBS-ES sustainment and modernization activities under a mix of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement-no-fee CLINs, with a multi-year term and multiple ordering periods with extension options.

Sole-source justification under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) / FAR 6.302-1 indicates only one responsible source can satisfy the requirements. The award was issued to The Mission Essential Group, LLC for approximately $47.92 million.

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.

From Award Notice posted on Jan 15, 2026

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.

From Award Notice posted on Jan 26, 2026

Notice history

2
  1. Award Notice Posted Jan 15, 2026 View
  2. Award Notice LATEST Posted Jan 26, 2026

Details

Solicitation number FA8555-26-D-0003
Notice ID 7e26f8357b0341c8954044367780438c
Award number FA855526DB0003
Notice type Award Notice
Product / Service (PSC) R425
NAICS 541330
Place of performance Fairfax, Virginia
Archive date Jan 30, 2026

Award Information

Awardee
1
Total Awarded
$95,841,583.18
Award Date
Jan 15, 2026

Award Notices

IBS-ES Sustainment View Notice

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

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 direc...

IBS-ES Sustainment View Notice

Posted: Jan 26, 2026

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 direc...

Awardees

Company Name UEI CAGE Code Location
The Mission Essential Group, LLC VYSKHCEJKX47 3QKA8 New Albany, OH

Documents

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Contacts

primary
Curtis Stoner

Email

secondary
Theresa Younce

Email

Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS & BATTLE MANAGEMENT
FA8555 AFLCMC C3IBK

Place of Performance

Fairfax, Virginia 22033
USA

Dates

Posted Jan 26, 2026 6 months ago
Last Updated Aug 06, 2026 2 days ago
Awarded Jan 15, 2026 6 months ago