Joint Assault Bridge Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for Follow-On Contract - DOD
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The Department of Defense is procuring a four-year requirements contract for the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) to support the continued production of the Bridge Launch Mechanism (BLM) integrated onto a government-furnished M1A1 chassis. The contract will include ancillary hardware and services, with an estimated quantity of 18 systems. This action is being taken on a sole-source basis due to the specialized nature of the equipment.
Scope & Requirements
The contract involves the production of the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) systems, including the Bridge Launch Mechanism (BLM) and necessary ancillary hardware and services.
Deliverables
- 18 Joint Assault Bridge systems
- Ancillary hardware
- Contractor Logistics Support
Contract Details
- Contract Type
- Hybrid
- Estimated Value
- est. $59K – $827K
- Period of Performance
- FY26 through FY29
- Incumbent Contractor
- DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc
- Expected Awards
- 1
- Place of Performance
- Bridgeton, MO, USA
Agency & Contact
Contracting Organization
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEPT OF THE ARMY
- Office
- Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal
Point of Contact
Key Dates
Description
Pre-Solicitation Synopsis Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) Request for Proposal W912CH-26-R-0037 Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to award a four-year
requirements contract to DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc (DRS-SSI), Commercial and Government Entity code: 98255, 4201 Innovation Way, Bridgeton, MO 63044-2309 on a hybrid (Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and a Cost Reimbursement, no fee) basis. The contract will be fully funded using appropriate Fiscal Year (FY) Wheeled and Tracked Combat Vehicle procurement funds inclusive of profit and fee, to support FY26 through FY29
requirements. This action supports the continued production of the JAB, which is for the Bridge Launch Mechanism (BLM) and integration onto a government furnished M1A1 (with heavy A2 suspension) chassis. The estimated quantity required is 18 systems and the requirement includes ancillary hardware and services to support fielding, including Authorized Stockage List (ASL), Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE), and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) to support the BLM. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for this effort is Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.) 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR) 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency
Requirements." Specifically, FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) states, "Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in- (A) substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition." This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis and is not a request for competitive proposals. This is for informational purposes only. The Government intends to award a contract on a sole-source basis to DRS-SSI and will not make an award based on information received in response to this notice. MICHAEL IBRA
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