REDACTED single_source_justification_IDS5 - Copy.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal contract opportunity.

The contracting activity is AFLCMC/ESAK, and the project involves providing proprietary software licenses and support services for the Integrated Information Display & Dissemination System, Model Five (IDS5) to the Fixed Based Weather Systems (FBWS) program. Systems Atlanta, Inc. (SAI) is identified as the sole source contractor and original equipment manufacturer. The required deliverables include AFAS-compliant and AAAS-compliant IDS5 workstation/server software licenses (one each), IDS5 to SCA/ESCA interface software licenses (two each), license configuration support and version upgrades at no additional cost in conjunction with AFAS and AAAS program upgrades, telephonic help desk support during published business hours (Monday-Friday, 0900-1700, excluding federal holidays) for IDS5/SCA/ESCA interface testing and installation assistance, and Tier 3 System Engineering Technical Interchange Meetings with up to 18 annual support hours maximum.

The justification cites that Systems Atlanta is the only known source capable of providing the proprietary IDS5 licenses and OEM-authorized support required to maintain compatibility with existing AFAS and AAAS systems. Market research did not identify any alternative sources with independent authority to provide the required proprietary licenses or authorized sustainment support. The requiring activity will conduct ongoing market research before future acquisitions to evaluate whether additional responsible sources become available and to assess opportunities for reducing single-source dependency.