ContractSpecial Notice

Road Weather Information System

DEPT OF DEFENSE• FA860125P0173
Response Deadline
May 12, 2026
4 days left
Days Remaining
4
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Base Support Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base intends to award Vaisala Inc. a sole-source contract for an out-of-scope modification to the existing Road Weather Information System support effort. The work covers RWIS data management and preventative maintenance, plus upgrades to a second remote processing unit and the installation of three in-pavement sensors. The performance work statement also calls for upgrading two RPUs from LX to RWS200 systems, moving the data management system from Navigator to WX Horizon, providing an extended hardware warranty and 24/7 technical support, and meeting security and installation access procedures at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, with a nine-month base year and four option years. This is a notice of intent rather than a solicitation, and responses or questions must be submitted by email to Tracy Ferrise and Amanda Hoyng by 12 May 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
811310
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code
J066
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
PWS_RWIS_WPAFB_rev04_dated 27 April 2026.pdf
PDF•296 KB•May 8, 2026
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for the maintenance and upgrade of the Road Weather Information System (RWIS) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). The contract includes a nine-month base year and four option years for data management and preventative maintenance. Key tasks involve upgrading two Remote Processing Units (RPUs) from LX to RWS200 systems, installing three new in-pavement sensors on runway 5R/23L, and upgrading the data management system from Navigator to WX Horizon. The contractor will also provide an extended warranty for RWIS hardware, 24/7 technical support, and cellular charges for server communication. Special requirements include software updates, adherence to security regulations, and specific procedures for commercial vehicle access to the installation.
Sole Source Justification_RWIS Modification_Redacted.pdf
PDF•415 KB•May 8, 2026
AI Summary
The document is a Single Source Justification for the Road Weather Information System (RWIS) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). It details the need for additional sensors and an upgrade to an existing Remote Processing Unit (RPU). Vaisala Inc. is identified as the sole source due to proprietary hardware and software, holding exclusive rights to calibrate, maintain, and adjust the system. Awarding to another source would result in substantial cost duplication, unacceptable delays, and compatibility issues. Efforts to obtain competition through market research were unsuccessful due to the proprietary nature of the existing system. To preclude future single-source awards, the Air Force would need to consider a new RWIS with open-market hardware/software or pursue licensing rights from Vaisala Inc. The Contracting Officer determined that only a single source is reasonably available.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 12, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 27, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA8601 AFLCMC PZIO

Point of Contact

Name
Tracy Ferrise

Place of Performance

Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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