SAM #JOINT_ASSAULT_BRIDGE_PRE_SOLICITATION_SYNOPSIS

U.S. Army Sole-Source Procurement of Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) Systems and Support

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal is preparing a four-year, sole-source contract for the continued production and support of the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) system for the U.S. Army. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) - OEM Highlight: - DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. (DRS-SSI) is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this procurement - Products and Quantities: - 18 Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) systems - Each system includes a Bridge Launch Mechanism (BLM) integrated onto a government-furnished M1A1 chassis with heavy A2 suspension - Ancillary hardware to support fielding, including: - Authorized Stockage List (ASL) - Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE) - Services Requested: - Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the Bridge Launch Mechanism - Notable Requirements: - Sole-source justification under FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source) - Hybrid contract structure: Firm-Fixed Price, Cost-Plus Fixed Fee, and Cost Reimbursement (no fee) - Funded by Wheeled and Tracked Combat Vehicle procurement funds - Contract supports Army requirements for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2029

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. Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for JOINT_ASSAULT_BRIDGE_PRE_SOLICITATION_SYNOPSISRegistration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module

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