Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS)- Sustainment and Modernization
ID: FA855524R0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8555 AFLCMC HBKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fdb5d9b167384d888d342a3537932b50/view
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    Description

    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 (IBS) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS) system, which directly supports the United States Government and its collaborating nations. The procurement will encompass a range of services including program management, engineering support, hardware/software upgrades, site modifications, logistics, and training development, all of which are critical for maintaining the operational integrity of this Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) program. The contract is set to be awarded solely to L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P., with a performance period from March 1, 2025, to September 1, 2030, including a one-year base period and four one-year ordering periods. Interested parties can request the solicitation from Sam.Gov, with the anticipated issue date on December 5, 2024, and proposals due by February 14, 2025; inquiries can be directed to Chelsa Prue or Natasha Montano via their respective emails.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chelsa Prue
    chelsa.prue@us.af.mil
    Natasha Montano
    natasha.montano.1@us.af.mil
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