IBS-CUS IDIQ Contract
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 Air Force (AFLCMC/C3IBK) has awarded a sole source Indefinite Quantity – Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract to L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. (CAGE: 05395). This contract is for the sustainment and modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS) program, supporting both the United States Government and Collaborating Nations. The period of performance for this award is from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract encompasses a broad range of services essential for the IBS-CUS program, including:
- Program management and engineering support.
- On-site support, hardware/software upgrades, and sustainment.
- Site modifications and contract field service support.
- Configuration management, logistics, technical analysis, and studies.
- Training development and administration.
- Security compliance, and test and integration activities.
- Sustainment of critical systems such as radios, antennas, and data center hardware. Personnel involved will require TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) clearances.
Contract Details
- Awardee: L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. (CAGE: 05395)
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity – Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) with provisions for Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and Cost Reimbursement-No-Fee (CR-No-Fee) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2031 (comprising a one-year basic period and four 1-year options).
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Product Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Place of Performance: Greenville, TX, United States.
Set-Aside & Justification
This acquisition was conducted on a sole source basis under Other Than Full and Open Competition, citing the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1,