99 -- Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Defense's 55th Contracting Squadron plans to award a sole source purchase order to Surface Systems Inc. for an upgrade to the Runway Weather Information System. This upgrade is essential to continue supporting the Civil Engineering mission and must be completed promptly to meet operational requirements. The procurement is being conducted without full and open competition under the authority that only one responsible source—Surface Systems Inc.—possesses the proprietary rights necessary to perform the work. As such, no other suppliers or services can meet the agency's needs for this specific system upgrade. This procurement, identified under solicitation number Reference-Number-FHG6177A1, falls within NAICS code 334519 and is managed through the office located at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Inquiries regarding this sole source award may be directed in writing to Pamela J. Mallory, the Contract Administrator, via email or facsimile. The notice explicitly states that it does not request competitive proposals, reflecting the unique nature of the proprietary system involved. The urgency and exclusivity of this acquisition underscore the importance of maintaining uninterrupted runway weather information capabilities for mission success.