Overview of Fielding Agile Supplies, Support and Training Enhancing Readiness (FASSTER)
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 Department of the Army, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is conducting a Sources Sought for the Fielding Agile Supplies, Support and Training Enhancing Readiness (FASSTER) requirement. This initiative proposes a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) contract to succeed the existing FASST contract, expanding its scope to include Class II items and additional program offices. The contract aims to provide supplies for transitioning existing and newly developed hardware from development to full-rate production and support the fielding of vehicle systems and ancillary vehicle support systems. Questions regarding this requirement are due by July 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The MA IDIQ contract will encompass a broad range of existing and newly developed hardware, including but not limited to:
- Hardware Production resulting from Upgrades (ECPs, MWOs, Pre-Fielding failures)
- Electronic and Electrical components
- Training & Test equipment
- Parachute Equipment
- Installation Kits
- Maintenance Kits
- Mounting Equipment
- Shop Equipment
Potential future requirements are anticipated for systems such as ABRAMS, ARMORED MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE (AMPV), BRADLEY, XM30, M88A2 HERCULES, SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER SYSTEMS (SPHS), STRYKER, and INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTER (ILSC) - CLASS II ITEMS.
Contract Details
- Type: Multiple Award IDIQ (MA IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Structure: Will include a minimum guaranteed quantity for all awardees and a maximum ceiling for the overall IDIQ.
Evaluation
The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be solicited under Full and Open Competition. Following the award of FASSTER, awardees will compete for Delivery Orders under Fair Opportunity. The evaluation criteria for FASSTER are currently under development and will be communicated via SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: July 3, 2026
- Published Date: June 3, 2026
- Points of Contact: Valerie Muller and Daniel McCauley (usarmy.detroit.acc.mbx.fasst@army.mil).
- Action: Potential bidders should monitor SAM.gov for additional answers and updates.