Intent to Sole Source - Computerized Software Subscription Services
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 316th Contracting Squadron (CONS) intends to award a sole source contract for Computerized Flight Software Subscription Services to Jeppesen Foreflight, Inc. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source). Interested parties must submit a capability statement by March 9, 2026, 12 p.m. EST, to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirements.
Purpose & Scope
The contract is for the provision of Computerized Flight Software Subscription Services, specifically the Jeppesen Foreflight system, for the 89th Operations Group (89 OG). This software is critical for flight planning, international diplomatic clearance, worldwide flight operations, and safety compliance. Key requirements include:
- Flight planning software integrated with Jeppesen Foreflight's host server.
- Electronic charting software and an iPad application (ForeFlight Mobile).
- ForeFlight Dispatch for web-based planning.
- Premium Performance tier subscription for advanced calculation tools and specialized military charts (JMCS).
- Operation in degraded or GPS-denied environments, performance modeling, ETOPS support, real-time flight tracking, and integration with weather/NOTAM feeds and DoD systems like APACS.
- DoD IL4 compliance for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Modern graphical user interface with mobile and offline Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) support, and tools for fuel planning and mission debriefing.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 518210 ($40,000,000 size standard)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031 (5 years)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source)
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is an intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. Therefore, it is not subject to set-aside requirements. The justification highlights Jeppesen/ForeFlight's exclusive data rights, proprietary technology, unique FMS data compatibility, unparalleled data coverage and validation, demonstrated safety enhancements, and expedited avionics data uploads as reasons for sole-source selection. Market research confirmed Jeppesen/ForeFlight as the only source capable of providing the required comprehensive, worldwide flight planning coverage and standardized database.
Response & Deadline
This notice is for informational purposes only. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that a prospective offeror can fulfill the requirements and that competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Capability Statements Due: March 9, 2026, 12 p.m. EST
- Contact: Archie Y. Warren (archie.warren@us.af.mil) or Dione L. Brooks (dione.brooks@us.af.mil)