Integrated Booking System (IBS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) has issued a Justification for a six-month contract extension for Integrated Booking System (IBS) Support. This modification extends services for the incumbent vendor, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. This action is necessary to bridge the gap while the competitive follow-on contract requirements are finalized and awarded.
Scope of Modification
This modification extends critical Integrated Booking System (IBS) Support services, which fall under product service code DA01 (Support Services for Application Development and Support). These services include analysis, design, development, coding, testing, and release packaging, ensuring continuity of global booking operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification (Limited Sources Justification - LSJ)
- Duration: 6 months (April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026)
- Incumbent: Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source justification)
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: Mt Zion, IL, United States
Rationale & Context
This Justification seeks approval for a sole-source bridge contract due to unforeseen complications and delays in the acquisition process for the competitive follow-on contract. The IBS program is highly complex and mission-critical, supporting global booking operations. Transitioning to a new vendor at this stage is deemed high-risk, potentially leading to operational disruptions, schedule delays, and increased costs. The government will ensure the price for this 6-month extension is fair and reasonable.
Relevance to Bidders
While this is a sole-source bridge for the incumbent, the competitive follow-on contract is actively being pursued, with an anticipated award by April 1, 2026. A market survey for the competitive follow-on has already been conducted. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for updates on the competitive solicitation for the long-term IBS support requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary: Lindsey Mueller (lindsey.n.mueller.civ@mail.mil, 618-817-3878)
- Secondary: Matthew J. Hellmann (matthew.j.hellmann.civ@mail.mil, 618-817-9455)