Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suit Contract Modification

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to modify QinetiQ Incorporated's sole source, single award, IDIQ contract W91CRB-23-D-0021 for the Next Generation Advanced Bomb Suit (NGABS). The scope of the contract includes procurement and production activities required to obtain First Article Test (FAT) approval and production authorization to begin production, manufacture the NGABS, and delivery of the end item after Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT). The NGABS provides enhanced protection to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Soldier in daily operations to identify, render safe, and dispose of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other explosive threats. The proposed modification will revise the contract line-item number (CLIN) structure to facilitate the ability to procure the NGABS Bomb Suit component separately from the MSS Electronics Kit component. Key features of the NGABS include: • 360° ballistic protection by integrating the Soldier Protection System (SPS) • Modular, scalable, mission tailorable design • Increased situational awareness through the Modular Sensor Suite-Heads-Up Display (MSS-HUD) • Reduced weight while offering increased mobility and survivability • Innovative technology advancements in low/no light operation integrated capability