Notice of Intent to Sole Source: JBTDS

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

This federal contract opportunity closed on March 26, 2026. The deadline for submissions has passed.

This opportunity has closed

Response deadline was March 26, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD
  • Industry: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
W911SR-26-R-JBTD
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-APG
Posted Date
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, March 26, 2026
PSC Code
6665
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Status
Active

Description

Notice of Intent to Make a Sole Source Award. This is not a Request for Quote / Proposals. In accordance with FAR Part 5, the purpose of this notice is to advise industry that Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) is contemplating award of a sole source action to Chemring Sensors and Electronic Systems (CSES) for Full Rate Production (FRP) of the Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS). The FRP contract will be established as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a single thirty-six (36) month ordering period. The contract is planned for award in FY26. Award of this contract is contingent upon Full Rate Production (FRP) Decision approval in accordance with the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway of the Adaptive Acquisition

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.