Enhanced Monitoring System Engineering Support Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army has awarded contract W51AA1-26-P-A038 to Barnett Engineering and Signaling Laboratories, LLC (BESL) for Enhanced Monitoring System Engineering Support Services. This sole-source award is valued at $7,061,743.84 and supports critical UHF satellite communications (SATCOM) and radio frequency (RF) operations at Tobyhanna Army Depot. An approved Justification and Approval (J&A) document is attached, detailing the rationale for the sole-source procurement.
Scope of Work
The contract provides engineering support services for the Enhanced Monitoring System (EMS), including the development of system upgrades and new capabilities. These services are essential for sustaining and expanding the EMS, which requires unique knowledge of its core signal characterization software.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Award (Firm-Fixed-Price, as per J&A)
- Value: $7,061,743.84
- Award Date: April 30, 2026
- Period of Performance: Five years, consisting of one base year (April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027) and four option years, with a potential 6-month extension, concluding March 31, 2032.
- Authority: Title 41 U.S.C. §1901(e)(2) as implemented in FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii) (simplified procedures for certain commercial items).
- Funding: Army Working Capital Funds.
Evaluation
This was a sole-source award, not an open solicitation. The award to BESL was justified due to their unique knowledge and ownership of the EMS core software. The government did not obtain adequate software rights with the original EMS software delivery, making BESL the only capable source. Market research conducted from August 2025 to December 2025 confirmed BESL as the only interested and qualified vendor.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is Colorado Springs, CO. The estimated value of the contract is implied to be under $20 million based on the cited authority. The previous contractual relationship for these services was under a blanket contract and was deemed not advantageous to the government.