Bid guide
How to bid on Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) Retrofit for the DEPT of the Army
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Army is conducting market research for services to retrofit and modernize approximately 120 fielded Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) systems. This work involves replacing obsolete launch controls with Mission Ready Tablets, installing add-on armor, and upgrading hydraulics. These services are needed to address obsolescence and improve crew survivability for these critical combat engineer vehicles.
This is an opportunity for businesses that can provide mobile, field-based services to military units in the United States and overseas. The Army is planning for a potential five-year Firm-Fixed-Price contract, with a target award in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due by August 07, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This is a Sources Sought notice, meaning it is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal. The government is conducting market research and is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
Your response is a capabilities statement, not an offer. The Army will use the information gathered to identify interested parties and assess their resources for supporting these mobile retrofit and modernization services. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with experience in mobile, heavy-vehicle modernization, complex hydraulic integration, and field-level armor installation services. The Army is looking for businesses capable of deploying highly skilled Field Service Representatives (FSRs) globally, both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
The work requires performing complex system upgrades in active military motor pools, potentially in austere environments, and coordinating directly with military units. Businesses may respond for the full requirement or a subset that excludes the Add-on Armor (AoA) retrofit. The relevant NAICS Code is 336992.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you need to submit a brief capabilities statement, with a maximum of 10 pages. This statement should address your company profile, business size and socio-economic status under NAICS Code 336992, commerciality of similar services, FSR capabilities, production throughput and schedule, technical risk (system readiness), quality management processes, and security clearance status.
Clearly indicate whether your capabilities statement is for the entire retrofit requirement or only a subset (excluding the Add-on Armor retrofit). Submit your written response by the deadline to both Mr. Michael Ibra at [email protected] and Mr. Greg Polcyn at [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capabilities statement, focus on demonstrating your firm's direct experience with mobile, field-based heavy vehicle maintenance and upgrades. Highlight your ability to manage complex hydraulic and heavy armor installations outside of a controlled manufacturing facility, as this is a key aspect of the work.
Clearly describe your approach to recruiting, training, and deploying FSR teams globally, and provide examples of your experience working in active military motor pools. Address how you would handle systems that may not be fully operational upon arrival, particularly regarding power for validation. Detail your quality control processes for these types of complex, field-based integrations. If you possess a SECRET facility clearance or have personnel with SECRET clearances, or the ability to obtain them, be sure to state this clearly.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
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