IBS-ES Sustainment

Location: Virginia
Posted: Jan 26, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Contract: Awards
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No: FA8555-26-D-0003
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IBS-ES Sustainment
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
FA8555-26-D-0003
Related Notice
Contract Line Item Number
Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2
COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS & BATTLE MANAGEMENT
Office
FA8555 AFLCMC C3IBK
Award Details
  • Contract Award Date: Jan 15, 2026
  • Contract Award Number: FA855526DB0003
  • Task/Delivery Order Number:
  • Contractor Awarded Unique Entity ID: VYSKHCEJKX47
  • Contractor Awarded Name: The Mission Essential Group, LLC
  • Contractor Awarded Address: New Albany , OH 43054 USA
  • Base and All Options Value (Total Contract Value): $47,920,791.59
General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Award Notice (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jan 26, 2026 12:27 pm EST
  • Original Published Date: Jan 15, 2026 04:23 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after contract award date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Jan 30, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Jan 30, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541330 - Engineering Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Fairfax , VA 22033
    USA
Description

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.


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Contracting Office Address
  • CP 478 222 8433 750 THIRD STREET BLDG 350
  • ROBINS AFB , GA 31098-1670
  • USA
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Jan 15, 2026[Award Notice (Original)] IBS-ES Sustainment
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