M-EH IMPROVED BRADLEY ACQUISITION SUBSYSTEM (IBAS) - ADD
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Huntsville, AL is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for spare missile parts to support the Improved Bradley Acquisition Subsystem (IBAS). This effort aims to identify qualified manufacturing/supply sources for potential additions to an existing 9-year Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Requirements Type contract (SPRRA2-20-D-0012). The government is interested in all businesses, including small business categories, to determine future competitive or set-aside opportunities. Responses are due April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various spare missile parts, including electronic components, viewers, head assemblies, guidance sets, cameras, laser shutters, fire control subsystems, and optical components (e.g., NSNs 5895-01-721-1182, 5998-01-721-1715, 5855-01-721-1229, 1430-01-721-2985). These items are assigned AMC/AMSC Code 3 and/or 4, necessitating acquisition directly from the actual manufacturer due to unavailable competitive data. Contractors will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services, manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, forecasting, obsolescence, and final delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (for future FFP IDIQ additions)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 22, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used to identify potential manufacturing/supply sources and assess if future efforts can be competitive or set aside for small businesses. Firms that can produce the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and seek source approval through the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center’s (AVMC DEVCOM) System Readiness Directorate (SRD), Sustainment Division (SD), which is the Engineering Source Authority (ESA). An example Source Approval Request (SAR) cover letter is provided, detailing the information required for new manufacturers seeking approval.
Additional Notes
This is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The acquisition may involve technical data restricted by export control laws (Arms Export Control Act, Export Administration Act) and critical technology, requiring US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification for data access.