# IBS-ES Sustainment

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa855526d0003

- Solicitation number: FA8555-26-D-0003
- Notice type: Award notice
- Status: Awarded to The Mission Essential Group, LLC New Albany for $47,920,791.59
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8555 AFLCMC C3ibk (FA8555)
- NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services
- Product or service code: R425 Engineering and Technical Services
- Place of performance: Fairfax, Virginia
- County: Fairfax County (FIPS 51059). https://abierto.us/counties/fairfax-county-va-51059
- First posted: January 15, 2026
- Last posted: January 26, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e26f8357b0341c8954044367780438c/view

## Description

AFLCMC/C3IBK hereby awards on a sole source basis, an indefinite Quantity - Indefinite Delivery type contract for the sustainment and modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service Enterprise Service (IBS-ES) program to include the United States Government and Collaborating Nations (CNs) as directed by the IBS Program Office. Requirements include the sustainment, maintenance, and development of software for the IBS system and associated tools.

This acquisition is awarded sole source to The Mission Essential Corporation (CAGE: 3QKA8). The period of performance is 20 January 2026 – 19 July 2031 (three one-year ordering periods, two (2) one-year options, and an option to extend up to six months). The applicable NAICS code is 541330. The authority for this requirement is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The instant contract is an Indefinite Quantity - Indefinite Delivery type instrument with provisions for Firm-Fixed Priced, and Cost Reimbursement- No-Fee contract line-item numbers (CLINs). Solicitation FA8555-25-R-002 was issued on 5 February 2025.

## Publications

- January 15, 2026: Award notice. Notice ee8bd5669f304b4c8f3d231a8ce2e23d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ee8bd5669f304b4c8f3d231a8ce2e23d/view
- January 26, 2026: Award notice. Notice 7e26f8357b0341c8954044367780438c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e26f8357b0341c8954044367780438c/view

## Points of contact

- Curtis Stoner, curtis.stoner@us.af.mil
- Theresa Younce, theresa.younce@us.af.mil

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