ACARS Messaging Support
ID: FA460025Q0004Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4600 55 CONS PKPOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7283c85e6037465c8697a5ddc9413a1b/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for ACARS Messaging Support and Flight Following Support for E-4B aircraft, with a total award amount of $44 million. The procurement requires the provision of a Ground Host Processor (GHP) that is always accessible, customizable, and capable of interfacing with the customer’s aviation mission planning system, ForeFlight, while processing flight plans and providing real-time weather data. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness and safety of aircrew operations through improved communication and flight tracking capabilities. Interested parties must submit their proposals by December 2, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Ryan DeVincent at ryan.devincent@us.af.mil or Casey Hupton at casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil.

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    Solicitation - FA460025Q0004.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for ACARS Messaging Support and Flight Following Support for E-4B aircraft as part of a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) initiative. With a total award amount of $44 million, the contract includes multiple line items for both base and option periods covering five years. The responsibilities of the contractor include providing a Ground Host Processor (GHP) that can interface with the customer’s aviation mission planning system and offer customized responses to various flight-related actions. Additionally, the contractor must establish an internet-based flight-following capability with specific functionality and user accessibility. Key aspects include ensuring the GHP is accessible at all times, can process flight plans, and provides current weather data. The initiative demonstrates the federal commitment to enhance support systems for military operations while promoting small business participation, particularly from women-owned entities. The structured contract includes identification of inspection locations, delivery schedules, potential extensions, and specific clauses for compliance with federal regulations, reflecting the complexity and rigor of government procurement processes. Overall, this solicitation aims to improve operational efficiency through advanced technology support while adhering to guidelines for small business involvement in federal contracts.
    Statement of Work (SOW) 8 July 2024.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for supporting the E-4B aircraft's Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) via a Ground Host Processor (GHP). The GHP must be always accessible, customizable, and compatible with the customer’s aviation mission planning system, ForeFlight. Key functionalities include processing flight plans, weather requests, and any free text messages the aircraft sends. The document specifies required actions and responses to enhance flight management, including the provision of winds and temperature data, TAFs/METARs/NOTAMs delivery for multiple airfields, and position reporting capabilities. Additionally, the PWS details the establishment of an internet-based flight following system capable of supporting two users at a time, offering features such as global data feeds and technical support. This system will enable proactive flight tracking and automatic position reporting based on stored flight plans. The document emphasizes the need for integration and efficiency to improve aircrew operations, safety, and communication among ground and flight personnel. This RFP serves as a framework for suppliers to propose technical solutions that meet these operational needs effectively.
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