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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.
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Place of Performance
Little Rock Air Force Base, AR, 72099, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
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.
