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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 20, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Intent To Sole Source - Told Software Justification

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FA446026Q0016Federal

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D--EO 14398 - This requirement is for support services USGS Alaska Science Center.The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) plans to award a purchase order to the Alaska Satellite Facility at the University of Alaska for the development of specialized software. The contract will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 for acquiring commercial products and services, and simplified acquisition procedures will be applied. This action is justified as a sole-source procurement, given that the Alaska Satellite Facility is believed to be the only entity capable of meeting this requirement. The software to be developed is a specialized script designed to apply radiometric terrain correction to commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery, specifically imagery formatted according to standards set by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and originating from commercial SAR providers like Capella Space, ICEYE, and Umbra. This script must also process Sensor Independent Complex Data from commercial satellite missions managed through the National Reconnaissance Office and tasked by the Civil Applications Committee. The notice serves to comply with FAR Subpart 5.203 and is not a solicitation for competitive bids; however, interested parties may submit capability statements by June 18, 2026, for consideration. No formal solicitation will be issued, and the government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to proceed with competition based on responses. The contracting action is categorized under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers, with the contract oversight conducted by the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior. Electronic submissions are to be sent exclusively to the identified government point of contact by the specified deadline. The contract supports services for the USGS Alaska Science Center, with the contracting office located in Sacramento, California.
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The contract concerns the acquisition of mission and training planning software specifically for the C-130J aircraft, required to be integrated with the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) used by aircrew within the 19th Operations Group. This software incorporates essential publications, procedures, and operational limitations relevant to the aircraft, ensuring that mission planning aligns with validated data from the Air Force Mission Computer. The software, known as C-130J preTOLD, is uniquely authorized by Lockheed Martin, the aircraft manufacturer, to mirror and utilize proprietary information critical for mission planning. It is the only approved tool for accurate takeoff and landing performance calculations, reflecting the same source data embedded in the onboard systems. The solicitation is a special notice issued by the Department of Defense, with a deadline to respond within one week of posting, and it is not set aside for any specific group. The contracting office is based at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, and the company providing this exclusive software maintains a direct partnership with Lockheed Martin, holding formal approval for its use. Point of contact information is provided for primary and secondary representatives for further inquiries, ensuring clear communication channels during the procurement process.

General Info

Acquisition of exclusive C-130J mission planning software authorized by Lockheed Martin for 19th Operations Group.

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Department Of Defense → FA4460 19 Cons Pka

NAICS

513210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Little Rock Air Force Base, AR, 72099, USA

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NONE

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Sole Source Justification for C-130J PreTOLD Software Subscription

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4460 19 Cons Pka
Contacts2 people available
OfficeLITTLE ROCK AFB, AR, 72099-4971, USA
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Department Of Defense → FA4460 19 Cons Pka
Office AddressLITTLE ROCK AFB, AR, 72099-4971, USA

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Mission/Training Planning Software for C-130J. Required to be utilized and approved for the EFB. Incorporation of publications, procedures, and limitations utilized by the Aircrew within the 19 OG. Approved for direct relation to the aircraft and validated data against USAF Mission Computer. Elite has a partnership with Lockheed Martin, aircraft manufacturer, that provides them with the sole ability to mirror and utilize proprietary information owned by Lockheed Martin and utilized by the DoW. C-130J preTOLD incorporates the identical source data that powers the onboard MC TOLD calculations and is the only calculator approved by Lockheed Martin for mission planning. The C-130J preTOLD software is the only calculator approved by Lockheed Martin for mission planning for the C-130J specifically and is only provided by 1 company. This company also has the approving letter from Lockheed Martin for use of their program.