Honeywell Software Engineering Support
Overview
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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 Air Force (AFLCMC/WLSK) has issued an Award Notice for Honeywell Software Engineering Support (HSES) for the C-5M weapon system. This contract provides essential hardware and software support, including deficiency resolution and obsolescence management. The acquisition is being conducted using Other Than Full and Open Competition, citing FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source), with the sole source requirement identified for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA) as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Scope of Work
The HSES contract encompasses comprehensive support for the C-5M aircraft, including:
- Hardware/Software Support: Ongoing maintenance and engineering for C-5M systems.
- Deficiency Report (DR) Investigation/Resolution: Addressing and correcting identified system deficiencies.
- Reverse Engineering/Prototyping: Developing solutions for existing and future system needs.
- Qualification Testing: Ensuring new or modified components meet operational standards.
- Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) & Obsolescence Support: Managing and mitigating risks associated with outdated parts and technologies.
- Software Baselines: Development of software baselines for future modification programs.
- Software Integration Laboratory (SIL) Maintenance: Support for the SIL environment.
- Operational Flight Programs (OFPs): Development of fully tested C-5M compatible aircraft OFPs and related software support applications.
- Special Engineering Studies: Analysis of service-revealed deficiencies.
- Computer Software Configuration Item and System Level Testing.
Contract Details
- Contractor: Honeywell International Inc. (as per the notice description). The underlying sole source justification is for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA) Company as the OEM.
- Contract Type: Follow-on Single Award Task Order/Delivery Order Contract, Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: A 1-year basic period with five (5) additional 1-year options. Orders can be issued from January 31, 2026, through January 30, 2032.
- Extension Clause: Includes FAR 52.217-8, "Option to Extend Services," allowing for up to a 6-month extension for individual task orders.
- Place of Performance: Phoenix, AZ.
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source).
Justification & Rationale
The sole source justification for LMA is based on proprietary data rights, unique capabilities, and the substantial duplication of development costs that would result from a competitive acquisition. A Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) was published on SAM.gov on February 20, 2024, which yielded no responses.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Captain Trace Carello (trace.carello@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Point of Contact: Maria George (maria.george.1@us.af.mil)