Engineering ServicesAwarded

Ibsess Sustainment

Dept. of Defense · Dept. of the Air Force
Work Location

Fairfax, Virginia

Bid Deadline

Jun 6, 2026

Date Posted

Posted Jan 15

Business Set-Aside

Open Competition

Contract Awarded

The Mission Essential Group, LLC

$47.92M

Awarded Jan 15, 2026

Project Summary

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.

Technical Details

Notice IDee8bd5669f304b4c8f3d231a8ce2e23d
Solicitation NumberFA8555-26-D-0003
NAICS Code541330
Notice TypeAward Notice
Set-Asidenone — Open Competition
Response DeadlineJune 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Posted DateJanuary 15, 2026

Contracting Officer

CS

Curtis Stoner

Contracting Officer

Solicitation No.
FA8555-26-D-0003