P-8A Poseidon Electronic Flight Bag Licenses (EFB) and Navigational (NAV) Databases
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-APM290-0507Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8480462dd9174a3c9b96dcf3a5891b2d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), intends to non-competitively negotiate with Boeing Digital Solutions, Inc. for the procurement of annual navigation database software subscriptions for the P-8A Poseidon's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system. This procurement includes various proprietary software subscriptions, such as ForeFlight Dispatch, FliteDeck Pro, and ARINC-424 Navigational database tools, which are essential for the operational capabilities of the P-8A aircraft. The sole-source justification is based on Boeing's exclusive proprietary data rights and commercial licenses for the EFB system, as no other vendors can meet the requirements due to the proprietary nature of the licenses. Interested parties for subcontracting opportunities should contact Boeing Digital Solutions, Inc. directly, as this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. For further inquiries, interested parties may reach out to Samantha Ragan or Ronald A. Hickman via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samantha Ragan
    samantha.j.ragan.civ@us.navy.mil
    Ronald A Hickman
    ronald.a.hickman.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    EFB Synopsis.docx
    NAVAIR Patuxent River, MD, intends to non-competitively negotiate with Boeing Digital Solutions, Inc. for annual navigation database software subscriptions for the P-8A Poseidon's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system. This includes various proprietary software subscriptions like ForeFlight Dispatch, FliteDeck Pro, and ARINC-424 Navigational database tools. The sole-source justification, under FAR 6.302-1, is due to Boeing's exclusive proprietary data rights and commercial licenses for the EFB system. Despite a Sources Sought Notice receiving three responses, none of the responders could fulfill the requirements as the necessary EFB licenses are proprietary to Boeing Digital Solutions, Inc. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; interested parties for subcontracting should contact Boeing directly.
    Sources Sought EFB License.docx
    The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for P-8A Poseidon Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Licenses and Navigational (NAV) Databases. The purpose is to identify potential sources for commercial-off-the-shelf software subscriptions, including ForeFlight Dispatch, FliteDeck Pro, ForeFlight Military Flight Bag, On-board Performance Tool (OPT), OPT Airport Database, and ARINC-424 NAV databases, for Calendar Years 2026-2029. The NAV database requires monthly updates. NAVAIR anticipates a Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ contract, with Boeing Digital Solutions, Inc. being the sole known provider for the predecessor contract. The estimated RFP release is Q1 FY26, with an award in Q4 FY26, and a performance period of a 12-month base and four 12-month option periods. Interested parties must submit Capability Statements within 15 days of the notice, detailing their business status, technical approach, relevant experience, personnel, facilities, and security capabilities, adhering to a 20-page limit.
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