Alaska Flight Service Automated System - Notice of Intent to Single Source
ID: AAQ-240-OASISIIType: Special Notice
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/659c14c1a5144e3a9f2a5a59ba4239dc/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), intends to award a single source contract extension to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for the continued provision of an automated Flight Service system in Alaska. This contract, which may extend for up to five years, is critical for maintaining the operational capabilities of the seventeen Alaska Flight Service Stations, providing essential services such as weather data processing, flight plan processing, and emergency services. The OASIS II system, which is integral to the National Airspace System's safety, is uniquely supported by L3Harris due to proprietary ownership and specialized technical expertise, making it impractical to transition to another contractor. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Tia Belton at tia.l.belton@faa.gov by 4:00 PM (EST) on October 25, 2024, as this announcement serves informational purposes only and is not open for competition.

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    Tia Belton
    (202) 267-1034
    tia.l.belton@faa.gov
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