Commercial cloud-based Weather Intelligence Service
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a Commercial Cloud-Based Weather Intelligence Service. This service requires advanced capabilities including AI-native global probabilistic atmospheric prediction, seamless system integration, automated environmental alerting, and tailored mission- and asset-based environmental assessments for overseas Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The purpose is to identify capable vendors for a potential future requirement. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, 1200H EST.
Scope of Work
The Government seeks a commercial cloud-based weather intelligence service with API and platform access, capable of delivering:
- Advanced Forecasting: AI-native global probabilistic atmospheric prediction and regional ensemble modeling.
- System Integration: Custom vector events 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 AORs. Associated technical support is also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 1200H EST
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, FA4803 20 CONS LGCA
- Place of Performance: Charleston AFB, SC, United States
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a brief Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to meet all requirements listed in Section 2. The statement 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. Submissions should be sent via email to river.samelin.1@us.af.mil.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and market research planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a future solicitation. The Government will not pay for information submitted, and not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP/RFQ.