Leads Software Renewal
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure Annual Leads 8.X Services and Support Services through a sole-source acquisition from Ott HydroMet Corp. This presolicitation notice is for a software renewal and related support, deemed proprietary to Ott HydroMet Corp. Firms believing they can fulfill this requirement must submit a capability statement by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the renewal of:
- Annual Leads 8.X Services (PN: 400-1000, QTY: 1)
- Support Services (PN: 400-2000, QTY: 1)
The acquisition is sole-sourced to Ott HydroMet Corp (FKA MeteoStar) because their Weather Analysis Data System software is proprietary, and no other source can provide compatibility for upgrades and fixes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Ott HydroMet Corp (FKA MeteoStar)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, by 20:00:00Z (5 days after publication)
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Product Service Code: 7A20 (Application Development Software)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm that believes it can fulfill the requirement may submit a written response to the Contracting Office. The response must be received no later than 5 days after the date of publication (February 26, 2026).
Responses must:
- Reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D840000/E840000-0003.
- Provide a capability statement clearly indicating the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.
- Be submitted via email to Beth.a.exzabe.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). Entities registering or updating SAM must submit an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator. This process can take several days, so proactive maintenance of SAM registration is advised to ensure an 'Active' status, as the government cannot award to an entity without it.