Automated Flight Scheduling Software
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Air Force, 99th Contracting Squadron (99 CONS) at Nellis Air Force Base, NV, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis for Automated Flight Scheduling Software. This effort aims to identify potential sources, including small businesses, capable of providing the "26 WPS Automated Flight Scheduling Software Sky" or an equivalent solution. Responses are due by April 8, 2026, at 1000 Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Automated Flight Scheduling Software, specifically Sky 2.0 or equivalent, to be licensed by the 26th Weapons Squadron (26 WPS). The solution must include:
- One year of software licensing.
- IL5 cloud hosting.
- Customer support.
- Required customizations.
- Capabilities such as rule definition and management, disruption test case handling, syllabus flow support, MQ-9 seat position customization, automated schedule building (pilot flight/ground currency, readiness, duty day limitations), automated schedule reflow, and operational readiness analytics.
- User functions allowing updates to rules, adding new rules, and applying Director of Operations prioritization.
- 24/7 technical support.
- Software delivery and implementation no later than May 31, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Not a solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 541519 - Other Computer Related Services (Size Standard: $34 million)
- Set-Aside: No set-aside decision has been made; however, the government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside (SB, 8(a), SDVO, HUBZone) based on responses.
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 1000 Pacific Time
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Nellis AFB, NV 89191
Submission & Evaluation
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package explicitly demonstrating their ability to provide the required software and meet the detailed specifications outlined in "Attachment 1 - Software Description and Capabilities." Responses are voluntary and will not be reimbursed. The government will use these responses to determine whether any future solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses.
- Submission Method: Email to sedrina.welches@us.af.mil.
- Subject Line: "F3G5GA6013A003 – Automated Flight Scheduling Software"
- Attachments: Must be less than 10 MB total, in .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx, or .xls formats. No .zip or .exe files.
- Contact: SrA Sedrina Welches (sedrina.welches@us.af.mil) or SrA Amal Djezzar (amal.djezzar.1@us.af.mil).
Additional Notes
This is not a commitment by the Government, and no solicitation exists at this time. All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM to be awarded a future contract.