Project Information

Bid Title

Commercial cloud-based Weather Intelligence Service

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

South Carolina

Published Date

Jun 5, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 12, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA480326Q0096

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

FA480326Q0096

Related Notice

FA480326BL01

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR COMBAT COMMAND

Office

FA4803 20 CONS LGCA

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jun 05, 2026 11:25 am EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Jun 12, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Jun 13, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: DA10 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
• NAICS Code:
  • 513210 - Software Publishers
• Place of Performance:
  Shaw AFB , SC 29152
  USA

Description

The 20th Contracting Squadron, on behalf of Air Forces Central (AFCENT), intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for a commercial Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) weather intelligence platform. The required service includes providing high-resolution weather forecasting, AI-driven predictive modeling, and automated alerts for the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Area of Responsibility. A critical requirement is the contractor's demonstrated ability to rapidly deploy the service and deliver data products to classified networks, including SIPRNet and JWICS, to support mission planning and command and control functions.

This acquisition will be conducted as a best-value tradeoff using the simplified procedures for commercial acquisitions found in RFO Part 12. The evaluation will be conducted in accordance with RFO 12.203. The evaluation will include a technical factor (assessed via a live demonstration), past performance, and price. The designated NAICS code is 513210 (Software Publishers) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is DA10 (IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE).

This notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. All interested parties should review the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ) package, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), for complete details on the requirement, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 803 895 5403 321 CULLEN ST BLDG 216
• SHAW AFB , SC 29152-5125
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• River Samelin
• river.samelin.1@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 948-642-1630

Secondary Point of Contact

• Kelsey Brightbill
• kelsey.brightbill@us.af.mil

History

• Jun 05, 2026 11:25 am EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
• May 14, 2026 11:55 pm EDT Sources Sought (Updated)

Commodity Codes

• FSC DAutomatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services

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