14 WS Climate Software
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA4600-26-14WS
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- North Carolina 28615, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Combat Command intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Prescient Weather Ltd. for access to a weather forecasting software platform, with capability statements from interested parties due August 18, 2026 and award anticipated prior to September 30, 2026. The procurement is set aside for Total Small Business.
The 14th Weather Squadron requires a climate forecasting solution providing access to multiple sub-seasonal models (ECMWF, CFS, GEFS, CMC, JMA) and seasonal models (ECMWF, CFS, CanSIPS, UKMO, BOM, ECCC, CMCC, DWD, JMA, Meteo France). All models must be bias-corrected, calibrated to real-world physical limitations, and have anomalies calculated using the model's own reforecast. The platform must deliver six required parameters: air temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, surface wind, 500 mb heights, and surface pressure.
Statistical analysis capabilities must include anomalies, ranks, calibrated probabilities, trend line climatology, trend analysis, percentiles, quantifiable verification, climate analogs, and run-to-run forecast progression. The software requires a simple, intuitive graphical user interface supporting on-demand access for at least 10 analysts, image and map display, and GeoTIFF download capability for all parameters and models across all models.
The contract will be awarded using FAR Part 12 Simplified Procedures. Though the notice reflects a sole-source intent to Prescient Weather Ltd., interested parties who believe they can meet the stated requirements may submit capability statements for consideration.
Notice text
55CONS intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Prescient Weather Ltd. for access to their Weather Forecasting website. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements listed below may submit capability statements for consideration.
Summary of Statement of Need
The 14th Weather Squadron requires a weather forecasting solution with the following capabilities:
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Access to Climate Models:
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Sub-seasonal: ECMWF, CFS, GEFS, CMC, and JMA models.
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Seasonal: ECMWF, CFS, CanSIPS, UKMO, BOM, ECCC, CMCC, DWD, JMA, and Meteo France models.
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All models must be bias-corrected, calibrated to real-world physical limitations, and have anomalies calculated using the model’s own reforecast.
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Required Parameters:
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Air Temperature, Precipitation, Solar Radiation, Surface Wind, 500 mb heights, and Surface Pressure.
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Statistical Analysis Tools:
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The software must provide robust analysis features, including anomalies, ranks, calibrated probabilities, trend line climatology, trend analysis, percentiles, quantifiable verification, climate analogs, and run-to-run forecast progression.
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System and Usability Requirements:
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A simple, intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI).
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On-demand access for at least 10 analysts.
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The ability to display images and maps.
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Capability to download GeoTIFF files for all parameters and models.
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This requirement will be awarded using RFO part 12 Simplified Procedures. The award will be made prior to 30 September 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Attachment 1_Statement of Need.pdf |
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