IBS-ES Sustainment FA8555-26-D-0003
Summary
AI-generated · Jan 16, 2026Sustainment, 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, 2026AFLCMC/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.
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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...
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 |
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USA