Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise Services (ES) Support Sustainment and Modernization
ID: FA855525R0002Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8555 AFLCMC HBKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is planning to award a contract for the sustainment and modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service Enterprise Services (IBS-ES) program. This procurement will encompass a range of services including acquisition support, system engineering, technical support, and cyber security, all of which are critical for maintaining the operational capabilities of the IBS-ES program, which serves the U.S. Government and its national partners. The contract is set to be awarded solely to Mission Essentials Group, LLC, with a performance period from July 20, 2025, to January 19, 2031, including options for extension. Interested parties can request the solicitation from Sam.gov, with the anticipated issue date on January 16, 2025, and proposals due by March 13, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Curtis Stoner at curtis.stoner@us.af.mil or Syemeiko Johnston at syemeiko.johnston.1@us.af.mil.

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