Bid guide
How to bid on Bradley+MLRS Field Support Services for the Dept of Defense
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense is seeking field support services for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle family, the Multiple Launch Rocket System Carrier, and related vehicle versions. This work is important for maintaining critical military equipment.
The government plans to award this as a sole-source contract to BAE Systems Land & Armaments, LP. This is because BAE Systems controls the necessary technical data for these vehicles. The contract may include options for up to 321,063 completion and level-of-effort hours.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 26, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
Since this is a sole-source solicitation, the deadline is when the Department of Defense expects to receive the proposal from BAE Systems Land & Armaments, LP.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically suited for BAE Systems Land & Armaments, LP, as it is a sole-source award. The Department of Defense has identified BAE Systems as the only vendor capable of providing these services due to their control of the technical data package.
The relevant category for this work is equipment support and maintenance for military vehicles.
How to access the solicitation
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Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
For sole-source solicitations, the primary focus is on ensuring the proposed terms and pricing are fair and reasonable. Even though competition is not sought, the agency will still evaluate the proposal against government requirements and budget.
If you are the identified sole-source vendor, ensure your proposal clearly addresses all aspects of the Statement of Work, provides a detailed breakdown of hours and costs, and justifies any unique aspects of your offering. Thoroughly review all solicitation documents to ensure full compliance with submission instructions and requirements.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.