Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract: Aeronix, Inc - Software License Upgrade and Maintenance

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of software upgrade and maintenance for Tactical Data Link Studios (TDLS) and WinIDM. The requirement is for the systems at Edwards AFB, and Aeronix's proprietary software is identified as the only solution that can meet these needs without extensive modifications.

• Software upgrade and maintenance for Tactical Data Link Studios (TDLS) and WinIDM.

• Specific part numbers and quantities are listed:

  • P/N AE404226-001, TDLS, Qty 1
  • P/N AE404226-MAIN, TDLS Maintenance, Qty 1
  • P/N AE400378-MAIN, WinIDM Maintenance, Qty 1

• The software must be able to decode, visualize, validate, and certify multiple tactical data link standards (Link 16 minimum) and be compatible with existing government lab infrastructure.

• The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.

• The Air Force has previously purchased similar software from Aeronix, Inc.

• A pre-solicitation notice will be posted on SAM for no more than 15 days to ensure no alternative vendors can meet the requirement.

• The Contracting Officer is responsible for determining fair and reasonable cost.

• The document implies a sole-source acquisition due to Aeronix, Inc. being the sole developer and not having authorized resellers.

• The "Dollar Value of this Acquisition" is not explicitly stated but is indicated by checkboxes for different value ranges.

• Digital signatures and date/time stamps are redacted in publicly available versions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA930226Q0043) is for the procurement of Aeronix Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) software and associated maintenance. The acquisition is being issued by the U.S. Air Force, specifically FA9302 AFTC PZZ at Edwards AFB, CA.

• Aeronix Tactical Data Links Studio (TDLS) software (Part Number: AE404226-001)

• Maintenance for TDLS software (Part Number: AE404226-MAIN)

• WinIDM Maintenance (Part Number: AE400378-MAIN)

• All items are to be delivered to Destination, FOB Destination.

• Unique Item Identification (UII) requirements are applicable as detailed in the DFARS clause 252.211-7003.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on the "Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs" section.

• The period of performance for delivery is from 20 Jul 2026 to 19 Jul 2027 for all listed items.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 541519, with a size standard of USD 34,000,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: 18 May 2026, 03:00 PM Local Time.

• Proposals are to be submitted to the issuing office.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided pages, but page 21 is titled "Evaluation Factors for Award."

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to electronic submission of payment requests (DFARS 252.232-7006), limitations on subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14), and unique item identification (DFARS 252.211-7003).

• An ombudsman is available to address concerns, but inquiries regarding technical requirements or offer due dates should be directed to the contracting officer.