ContractSources Sought

Commercial cloud-based Weather Intelligence Service

DEPT OF DEFENSE• FA480326BL01
Response Deadline
May 14, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for Air Forces Central on a commercial cloud-based Weather Intelligence Service with API and platform access. The requirement calls for a solution that provides AI-native global probabilistic forecasting, regional ensemble modeling, custom vector events for direct data ingest into Government systems, automated threshold-driven environmental alerting, and mission- and asset-based assessments for designated overseas Areas of Responsibility. The effort is a new contract action with no incumbent contractor, and any formal solicitation will depend on funding availability. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by 13 May 2026 at 12:00 PM EST by email to river.samelin.1@us.af.mil, including company identifiers, business status, and a brief technical description of how the platform meets the stated requirements.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
513210
Software Publishers
PSC Code
DA10
IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
QA - FA480326BL01 - Weather Intelligence Service.pdf
PDF•72 KB•May 8, 2026
AI Summary
This document, "QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Q&A) #1" for Sources Sought Notice FA480326BL01, concerns a new requirement for a Commercial cloud-based Weather Intelligence Service for Air Forces Central (AFCENT) at Shaw AFB. The response deadline for capability statements has been shortened to May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. This notice is for informational and market research purposes only and does not guarantee a contract award. The government clarified that this is a new contract effort for AFCENT, with no incumbent contractor. A formal solicitation's release is contingent upon funding availability, with a tentative release anticipation within 1-2 weeks if funds become available, though this timeline is subject to change.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 1, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 14, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 14, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4803 20 CONS LGCA

Point of Contact

Name
River Samelin

Place of Performance

Charleston AFB, South Carolina, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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