Intent To Sole Source - IDS5 to Systems Atlanta Inc.
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA500024PXXXX
- Agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Place of performance
- Alaska 99506, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force has published a Special Notice to conduct a sole source acquisition of one (1) Integrated Information Dissemination and Display System (IDS5) Workstation/Server Software License and one (1) Staged, Imaged, Configured, and Tested AFAS Workstation Package. The IDS5 system is a critical component that integrates and disseminates real-time weather reports, improving situational awareness and flight safety for pilots.
The purpose of this sole source acquisition is to maintain the operational effectiveness and readiness of the IDS5 system, as well as to facilitate the integration of the system with the existing infrastructure at the Alternate Air Traffic Control facility. The Special Notice indicates that the procurement will be handled by the 673 CONS / PKC, and the estimated cost is not provided. There are no set-aside requirements, and the acquisition falls under the NAICS code 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services. The due date for interested parties is September 12, 2024.
Notice text
The Integrated Information Dissemination and Display System (IDS5) plays a crucial role in ensuring pilot safety by integrating and disseminating weather reports. This system is equipped to provide pilots with the most current weather forecasts in real time. The IDS5 system enables a large volume of weather reports to be accessed quickly, thereby improving situational awareness for pilots.
In order to maintain the highest level of operational effectiveness and readiness, it is necessary to procure one (1) IDS5 Workstation/Server Software License. This license will enable us to install and operate the IDS5 system, ensuring the continuous flow of critical weather information to our pilots.
Additionally, to support the Alternate Air Traffic Control facility, we will require one (1) Staged, Imaged, Configured, and Tested AFAS (add on) Workstation Package. This package will facilitate seamless integration of the IDS5 system with the existing infrastructure, allowing controllers to access the same real-time weather reports used by the pilots.
By integrating these systems, we aim to achieve optimal dissemination of crucial weather data, leading to improved flight safety and enhanced operational efficiency. Accordingly, the procurement of one (1) IDS5 Workstation/Server Software License and one (1) Staged, Imaged, Configured, and Tested AFAS Workstation Package is a justifiable sole source acquisition, as they are essential to achieving our operational objectives.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Single Source Justification - IDS-5-Redacted.pdf |
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