Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Modernization
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command, is seeking innovative solutions for the modernization of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) to enhance its survivability, adaptability, and supportability. The primary objectives include reducing the system's size, weight, and power (SWaP), improving resilience against detection, and facilitating rapid technology insertions while addressing obsolescence within the current architecture. This modernization effort is critical for the Army's Air and Missile Defense capabilities, aiming to unify various components into a cohesive system that enhances operational effectiveness against evolving threats. Interested parties must submit their Solution Briefs by December 9, 2025, with potential for further evaluation phases, and can contact Leigh Kellstrom at leigh.t.kellstrom.civ@army.mil or David Street at david.w.street.civ@mail.mil for additional information.

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    IBCS Modernization_Call for Solutions (1OCT25).docx
    The Department of the Army is seeking innovative solutions for modernizing the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) through an Army Open Solicitation (AOS). The primary goal is to enhance survivability, adaptability, and supportability of the current system architecture. Key problem areas include reducing the system's size, weight, and power (SWaP) to improve maneuverability and decrease detection vulnerability, restructuring the design for rapid technology insertion, and addressing obsolescence to ensure affordability and sustainability. Desired attributes for solutions include reduced signatures, resilience, increased mobility, modularity, seamless system-of-systems integration, scalability, and the incorporation of AI/ML. The solicitation outlines a three-phase evaluation process (Solution Brief, Pitch Session, Solution Proposal) for potential prototype projects, with submissions due by December 9, 2025.
    IBCS_Modernization_Call_for_Solutions_AMD 01_20 Nov 25.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command is seeking innovative solutions for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Modernization, specifically for the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Hardware Product Office. The goal is to enhance the survivability, adaptability, and supportability of the IBCS, a critical system for Army Air and Missile Defense. The Army is looking for solutions that reduce the hardware footprint (Size, Weight, and Power), improve resilience against detection, allow for rapid technology insertions, and mitigate obsolescence within the current architecture. Desired solution attributes include reduced signature, graceful degradation, increased mobility, modularity, scalability, and the integration of AI/ML. Submissions will be evaluated in phases, starting with a Solution Brief due by December 9, 2025, with potential for pitch sessions and full proposals. The Government intends to award one or more Other Transaction (OT) for Prototype Projects.
    MEIs and OV1_29 Sep 2025.pptx
    The document outlines the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) Operational Concept, focusing on the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) and its major end items. Key components include the Engagement Operations Center (EOC), IFCN Relay, Integrated Collaborative Environment (ICE), and ICE Transport, all housed within various military vehicles. The AIAMD system provides holistic capabilities such as sensor fusion for an integrated air picture, integrated fire control for network sensors and shooters, and common mission command for a tailorable and scalable AMD force. It emphasizes joint integration across different echelons, including JFC, JFACC, and ARFOR, and incorporates various sensors and weapons systems like THAAD, Patriot/LTAMDS, and M-SHORAD. The overarching goal is to enhance warfighter effectiveness by providing a unified, resilient, and expeditionary air and missile defense capability.
    Q and A Tracker (20NOV25).xlsx
    The Army is seeking innovative solutions for the IBCS Modernization effort, focusing on enhanced survivability, increased mobility, and enduring sustainability through a full system architecture that includes both hardware and software. The government views this as a clean sheet effort, not superseding existing contracts, and will consider multiple awards for selected projects. Key areas of interest include AI/ML integration, cloud-based solutions, and compliance with open systems architecture standards like MOSA. While specific budget and timelines will be released in later phases, the Army desires adaptable and modular solutions. Technical interchanges and site surveys are not planned for initial phases, but may occur later. The process involves solution briefs, with evaluation criteria focused on technical merit. The Army is also pursuing the AMTC OTA in parallel with this Call for Solutions. The desired sustainment model is organic Army sustainment, and cyber survivability is within scope. Phase 1 submissions are unclassified, and the system is expected to handle SECRET and higher classifications.
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