# Intent To Sole Source - IDS5 to Systems Atlanta Inc.

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa500024pxxxx

- Solicitation number: FA500024PXXXX
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 12, 2024 at 4:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: Department of the Air Force (n-DEPTOFTHEAIRFORCE)
- NAICS: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Place of performance: Alaska
- County: Anchorage Municipality (FIPS 02020). https://abierto.us/counties/anchorage-municipality-ak-02020
- First posted: August 29, 2024
- Last posted: August 29, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6db76340006b41a09cf14f830ff66316/view

## Description

The Integrated Information Dissemination and Display System (IDS5) plays a crucial role in ensuring pilot safety by integrating and disseminating weather reports. This system is equipped to provide pilots with the most current weather forecasts in real time. The IDS5 system enables a large volume of weather reports to be accessed quickly, thereby improving situational awareness for pilots.

In order to maintain the highest level of operational effectiveness and readiness, it is necessary to procure one (1) IDS5 Workstation/Server Software License. This license will enable us to install and operate the IDS5 system, ensuring the continuous flow of critical weather information to our pilots. Additionally, to support the Alternate Air Traffic Control facility, we will require one (1) Staged, Imaged, Configured, and Tested AFAS (add on) Workstation Package.

This package will facilitate seamless integration of the IDS5 system with the existing infrastructure, allowing controllers to access the same real-time weather reports used by the pilots. By integrating these systems, we aim to achieve optimal dissemination of crucial weather data, leading to improved flight safety and enhanced operational efficiency.

Accordingly, the procurement of one (1) IDS5 Workstation/Server Software License and one (1) Staged, Imaged, Configured, and Tested AFAS Workstation Package is a justifiable sole source acquisition, as they are essential to achieving our operational objectives.

## Publications

- August 29, 2024: Special notice, due September 12, 2024 at 4:00 AM EDT. Notice 6db76340006b41a09cf14f830ff66316. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6db76340006b41a09cf14f830ff66316/view

## Points of contact

- Joshua Jordan, joshua.jordan.22@us.af.mil, 907-552-0194

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