Part numbers for IBAS Weapon System, Sole Source to DRS

SOL #: SPRRA220D0012P00012Award NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, AL

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, United States

Place of Performance

Melbourne, FL

NAICS

Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412)

PSC

Semiconductor Devices And Associated Hardware (5961)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f5a915184b5496bae8f0e1b3ea06d40/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

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 has issued an Award Notice for a sole-source contract to DRS for Part numbers for the IBAS Weapon System. This award is based on a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition, citing DRS as the sole manufacturer with proprietary data.

Scope of Award

This contract establishes a single umbrella requirements contract for supplies, performance-based supply chain management, and logistics support, including repair and remanufacturing of weapon system components. It will support requirements generated by the Air Force, Army, Navy, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Specific weapon systems and components covered include the Improved Bradley Acquisition Subsystem (IBAS) and Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) System.

Contract Details

Type: Award Notice (Sole Source Umbrella Requirements Contract)
Awardee: DRS
Place of Performance: Melbourne, FL, United States
Published Date: March 3, 2026
Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)

Justification for Sole Source

The J&A details that DRS is the sole manufacturer and possesses the proprietary technical data required for these components, making them the only responsible source. Market research, including a sources sought notice, did not identify other potential sources capable of meeting the requirements.

Subcontracting Opportunities

Bidders interested in subcontracting opportunities should note that the government intends to include subcontracting plan clauses in the contract and may identify interested parties to the prime contractor, DRS.