SSA - Avionic software, Fusion Database King Air Subreg Plat

The Idaho Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, has issued a notice of intent to approve a sole source authorization for the Idaho Transportation Department to purchase a specialized avionic software system. The procurement specifically involves the Fusion Database King Air Subreg Platform for a King Air B200 aircraft with tail number N20MB, to be sourced exclusively from Collis Aerospace. This sole source procurement is being conducted under Idaho Code section 67-9221, with the state determining that Collis Aerospace is the only qualified vendor capable of providing this particular software and platform. The solicitation was posted on January 12, 2026, with a response deadline of January 15, 2026 - a very tight five-business-day window for potential challenges. Interested vendors who wish to challenge the sole source procurement must submit their objections via email to purchasing@adm.idaho.gov within five business days after the closing date of the IPRO Notice.

While the notice does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, it provides a mechanism for potential vendors to challenge the sole source determination through a formal process outlined in Idaho Code section 67-9232(4). The procurement appears to be targeted exclusively at Collis Aerospace, with no apparent alternative vendors identified for this specific avionic software and platform. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the current notice. The procurement is focused on a specific aircraft upgrade for the Idaho Transportation Department, suggesting a narrow, specialized technology acquisition. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates that this is a unique or highly specialized technological solution that cannot be easily replicated by other vendors in the market.