Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise Services (ES) Support Sustainment and Modernization
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 U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/C3IBK) intends to award a sole source contract for the Integrated Broadcast Service Enterprise Services (IBS-ES) Support Sustainment and Modernization program. This presolicitation targets Mission Essentials Group, LLC. for critical support to the U.S. Government, National Partners, and Collaborating Nations. The proposed period of performance is from July 20, 2025, to January 19, 2031. The solicitation is expected to be issued around February 5, 2025, with proposals due approximately March 24, 2025.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses comprehensive acquisition, sustainment, and modernization support for the IBS-ES program. This includes, but is not limited to, supplies and services, spares, repairs, upgrades, contract field service support, modifications, technical refresh, program management, software maintenance, system engineering, configuration management, technical support, engineering, cyber security, and integration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract Action (Presolicitation)
- Contractor: Mission Essentials Group, LLC. (CAGE: 3QKA8)
- Duration: July 20, 2025 – January 19, 2031 (3-year base, 2 one-year options, 6-month extension option)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source)
- Place of Performance: Fairfax, VA 22033, United States
- Product Service Code: R425 - Engineering And Technical Services
- Solicitation Issue: Approximate February 5, 2025
- Proposal Due: Approximate March 24, 2025
- Published: January 15, 2026
Key Requirements & Restrictions
- Security: This is a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) program. Personnel must possess or maintain eligibility for TS/SCI or Secret clearance as determined by position.
- Technical Data: The Government does not have access to IBS-NS data, and technical data will not be provided as Government Furnished Information/Property (GFI/GFP).
- Foreign Contractors: Participation of foreign contractors is not permitted in accordance with AFI 16-201.
Contact Information
- Primary: Curtis Stoner (curtis.stoner@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Syemeiko Johnston (syemeiko.johnston.1@us.af.mil)