Flight Management System Navigational Database Software Subscription
Overview
Buyer
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Original Source
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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 Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Air Div, has awarded a sole source contract to Jeppesen ForeFlight for Flight Management System (FMS) Navigational Database Software Subscriptions compatible with the E-2D aircraft. This award, made in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, ensures the continued provision of essential navigation data.
Scope of Work
The contract covers annual navigation database subscriptions with monthly updates. These subscriptions are critical for supporting worldwide en-route, terminal, and approach Required Navigation Performance Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) operations for the E-2D FMS. The software must conform to Data Integrity Assurance Level Two for essential data elements. Subscriptions are required for FY26 (74 units), FY27 (78 units), FY28 (79 units), FY29 (79 units), and FY30 (79 units), funded with Operations & Maintenance (OM&N) funds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Award
- Awardee: Jeppesen ForeFlight
- Award Date: April 14, 2026
- Duration: Covers FY26 through FY30
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: St James, MD, United States
Justification for Sole Source
The award to Jeppesen ForeFlight was justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other source will satisfy agency requirements." Jeppesen ForeFlight is identified as the sole known provider capable of supplying the required navigation database, possessing proprietary information, data, and knowledge. Previous contracts for this service (N0042116C0012 and N0042121C0018) were also exclusively awarded to Jeppesen ForeFlight. Awarding to another source would necessitate significant additional development, incur higher costs, and cause unacceptable delays, estimated at three years.
Market Research
Market research was conducted, including a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov from June 9, 2025, to June 25, 2025. No other potential sources responded to this notice. The government intends to continue monitoring the market for future competition. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Joy McBride
- Email: joy.a.mcbride2.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 301-904-5390