JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE (JAB) PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS for Follow-On Contract

SOL #: JOINT_ASSAULT_BRIDGE_PRE_SOLICITATION_SYNOPSISPre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W4GG HQ US ARMY TACOM

DETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Bridges, Fixed And Floating (5420)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f2c899c9c1b54ce98f37ba508c51d05b/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 2, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 2, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 17, 2026, 10:00 PM

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's Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis announcing its intent to award a sole-source, four-year requirements contract to DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc (DRS-SSI) for the continued production of the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB). This action supports FY26 through FY29 requirements. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.

Scope of Work

This contract will cover the continued production of the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB), specifically the Bridge Launch Mechanism (BLM) and its integration onto government-furnished M1A1 (with heavy A2 suspension) chassis. The estimated quantity required is 18 systems. The requirement also includes ancillary hardware and services necessary for fielding, such as:

Authorized Stockage List (ASL)
Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE)
Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the BLM

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Synopsis
Intended Awardee: DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc (DRS-SSI)
Contract Type: Hybrid (Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Cost Reimbursement, no fee)
Duration: Four-year requirements contract, supporting FY26 through FY29
Funding: Fully funded using appropriate Fiscal Year (FY) Wheeled and Tracked Combat Vehicle procurement funds.
Published Date: April 2, 2026
Response Date (for synopsis): April 17, 2026

Set-Aside & Justification

This effort is designated as Sole-Source (Other Than Full and Open Competition). The statutory authority is Title 10, U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 ("Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements"). The justification is that this is a follow-on contract for the continued production of a major system, and an award to any other source would likely result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government not expected to be recovered through competition.

Response Information

This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis and not a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to award the contract on a sole-source basis to DRS-SSI and will not make an award based on information received in response to this notice. This notice is for informational purposes only.