Sole Source Notification

Homestead Air Reserve Base plans to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Systems Atlanta, Inc (SAI) for the IDS5 software suite, which is the only Air Traffic Control information display system that interfaces with the Air Force New Tactical Forecasting System and the Air Force/Army Joint Environmental Toolkit. This software is essential for displaying and disseminating weather data to Air Traffic Control positions. The procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13, and the sole source justification is provided according to FAR 13.106-1. No competitive solicitation will be issued, but other firms interested and capable of providing the required services may submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer within 10 days of the synopsis publication, though the government retains sole discretion to proceed without competition. The contract, identified by solicitation number FA6648-12-C-0017, is designated under NAICS code 541511 and will be performed at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida. The Contracting Officer overseeing this procurement is Stephen B. Cox, who can be contacted via email or phone for further information. This acquisition is critical to ensuring that Air Traffic Control has access to integrated, seamless weather information through a single system that uniquely supports specific Air Force and Army environmental data tools, supporting operational effectiveness and safety.