Commercial cloud-based Weather Intelligence Service

SOL #: FA480326BL01Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4803 20 CONS LGCA

SHAW AFB, SC, 29152-5125, United States

Place of Performance

Charleston AFB, SC

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/43f13f8d06514732859d209bebf7ad3e/view

Timeline

Posted

May 1, 2026

Last Updated

May 13, 2026

Response Deadline

May 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought for a Commercial cloud-based Weather Intelligence Service with API and platform access. This market research aims to identify capable vendors for a new contract effort for Air Forces Central (AFCENT) at Shaw AFB. Responses are due no later than May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The Government is seeking information for a commercial cloud-based weather intelligence service capable of delivering the following, including associated technical support:

Advanced Forecasting: AI-native global probabilistic atmospheric prediction and regional ensemble modeling.
System Integration: Custom vector events designed for direct, seamless data ingest into specified Government systems.
Operational Alerting: Automated, threshold-driven environmental alerting.
AOR Assessments: Mission- and asset-based environmental assessments tailored for designated overseas Areas of Responsibility (AORs).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
Set-Aside: None specified
Product/Service Code: DA10 (Support Services, SaaS/Subscription for Application Development)
Response Due: May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST (deadline shortened via administrative update)
Published: May 13, 2026

Submission Instructions

Interested and capable vendors are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to meet all listed requirements. Submissions must include:

Company Name, CAGE Code, and UEI Number.
Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, and Phone Number).
Business Size/Socio-economic Status under NAICS Code 513210.
A brief technical description of how the platform meets the strict forecasting, integration, and AOR assessment requirements. Responses are to be submitted via email to river.samelin.1@us.af.mil.

Additional Notes

This is a new contract effort for AFCENT at Shaw AFB, and there is no incumbent. The release of a formal solicitation is contingent upon funding availability, which is not currently available. A solicitation is tentatively anticipated within the next 1 to 2 weeks, but this timeline is an estimate and subject to change. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a promise to issue a solicitation.