Synopsis_Basic Ordering Agreement Sustainment Track (BOAST) Program
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. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is soliciting requests for an "on-ramp" opportunity to establish Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs) under the Basic Ordering Agreement Sustainment Track (BOAST) program. This initiative aims to provide an efficient and flexible method for acquiring a wide range of Class IX supplies for Army equipment maintenance. Responses are due by October 2, 2026.
Program Description
The BOAST program focuses on Class IX supplies, which include repair parts, components, kits, assemblies, subassemblies, and reparable/consumable items for all Army equipment, excluding medical-peculiar parts. Class IX is further categorized into subclasses such as Air, Ground Support Materiel, Administrative Vehicles, Electronics, Tactical Vehicles, Missiles, Weapons, Special Weapons, Industrial Materiel, and Aircraft Engines.
BOAs are not contracts; they are written instruments of understanding with pre-negotiated terms and conditions designed to expedite future orders. The award of a BOA does not guarantee work or obligate government funds. Future orders placed against established BOAs will be competed among agreement holders and may utilize acquisition strategies under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products/Services), FAR Part 13 (Simplified Procedures), or FAR Part 15 (Negotiation).
Contract Details
- Type: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for Class IX supplies.
- Duration: BOAs will be valid for up to five (5) years from the effective date of execution.
- Contract Type for Orders: Firm Fixed Price, with specific evaluation criteria (Price, LPTA, or Best Value Tradeoff) defined in individual Request for Order Proposals (RFOPs).
- Set-Aside: None specified. The program covers a broad range of NAICS codes, and no single mandatory NAICS is required for BOA eligibility.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a fully completed and signed BOA document via email to BOAST@army.mil and cc NICHOLAS.A.LANG.CIV@ARMY.MIL. No separate capabilities packages, product lists, or past performance information are required for BOA establishment. Proposed changes or "redlining" of the BOA terms and conditions are not accepted; submittals must be as-is. All questions must be submitted in writing.
Future RFOPs will be posted as "Special Notices" on SAM.gov and will detail specific requirements, evaluation criteria, and technical data packages. Holding a BOA makes a company eligible to compete for future orders but does not obligate them to bid on every RFOP.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due: October 2, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT.
- Primary Contact: Nicholas Lang (nicholas.a.lang.civ@army.mil).
- General Inquiries: BOAST Group (BOAST@army.mil).
Amendments & Clarifications
Amendment 0002 and Amendment 0001 made administrative changes to align with current acquisition policies, including the deletion of FAR 52.204-16, 52.204-27, 52.211-8, 52.216-18, 52.204-23, and 52.212-3, and the addition of FAR 52.203-19, 52.219-33, 52.232-39, 52.240-91, 52.240-93, and 52.204-91. A Questions and Answers document (dated March 18, 2026) further clarified the program's scope, submission requirements, and future order processes, emphasizing that the current solicitation is for BOA establishment only, not for specific parts.