Search Contract Opportunities

C-130J Terrain Awareness and Warning System

ID: FA8504-25-R-B011 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  85%
Opportunity Assistant

Hello! Please let me know your questions about this opportunity. I will answer based on the available opportunity documents.

Please sign-in to link federal registration and award history to assistant. Sign in to upload a capability statement or catalogue for your company

Some suggestions:
Please summarize the work to be completed under this opportunity
Draft a response outline indicating that my company is also capable of performing this sole source work
Do the documents mention an incumbent contractor?
Does this contract have any security clearance requirements?
I'd like to anonymously submit a question to the procurement officer(s)
Loading

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart
12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This annoucement consititutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested via Request for Proposal (RFP) attached.

This requirement is for the acquisition of Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) to support the Bi-annual (every 6 months)Tactical and (1X) annual Commercial software update for C-130J aircraft users. The C-130J TAWS Tactical Database is developed by Honeywell and merges the Honeywell commercial terrain database with the National Geo spatial-intelligence Agency's (NGA) obstacles data tactical . This contract action will result in a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) definitive contract. Period of performance: 12 month delivery schedule and three 12 month Option periods.

This action is a follow-on contract to the current FA8504-21-C-0002, for the same services. This contract will be a definitive C type Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) for four (4) years, including a 12-month basic period and three (3) 12-month annual option periods. The projected period of performance is 30 August 2025 to 29 August 2029. This contract action is a modified commercial item will utilize FAR 12, Commercial Procedures, in conjunction with FAR 13.501, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

This sole source requirement will be purchased from the following company:

Honeywell International, Inc.

DBA Honeywell

21111 n 19th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 58960

This sole source requirement is pursant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or services will satifsy agency requirements. Pleaser be advised that there are NO TECHNICAL DATA AVAILABLE and is proprietary to the identified source above. Therefore, this notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals as the givernment does not own or possess the data necessary to facilitate competition for these services.

However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. A determination not to compete this requirement, based on repsonses to this notice, is solely within the discreion of the government. The government will NOT be responsible for any cost incurred by interested parties in responding to this synopsis. The government is not obligated to and will no pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.

Proposals are due (30 days). Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation,

Background
This solicitation is issued by the United States Government (USG) for the acquisition of a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) to support C-130J aircraft users. The contract aims to provide annual and semiannual updates to the TAWS Tactical Database, which integrates Honeywell's commercial terrain database with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) obstacle data.

This contract action is a follow-on to an existing contract and will be awarded as a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) definitive contract to Honeywell International, Inc., which is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling these requirements due to proprietary data constraints.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, labor, supplies, and materials to obtain an annual commercial subscription from Honeywell for the TAWS Tactical Database updates. The key tasks include:
1. Delivering the latest version of the flight-ready C-130J TAWS Tactical Database within 120 days after contract award.
2. Providing two semiannual updates per year to maintain flight safety and mission capability.
3. Delivering an annual update of the C-130J TAWS Commercial Database.
4. Utilizing NGA-provided Digital Vertical Obstruction File (DVOF) data for updates.
5. Assisting in troubleshooting any issues related to the TAWS Tactical Database and notifying USG of any errors or defects discovered.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract will be four years, consisting of a 12-month base period followed by three additional 12-month option periods.

Place of Performance
The updates will be delivered via a designated secure website for downloading the TAWS Tactical database.

Overview

Response Deadline
Aug. 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 30, 2025, 8:06 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$25.5 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
On 7/30/25 AFLCMC Robins AFB issued Synopsis Solicitation FA8504-25-R-B011 for C-130J Terrain Awareness and Warning System due 8/12/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541330 and PSC DH10.
Primary Contact
Name
Vicki Wechsler   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Brontavious Harris   Profile
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Small Business Specialist Brontavious Harris Profile brontavious.harris@us.af.mil None

Documents

Posted documents for Synopsis Solicitation FA8504-25-R-B011

Question & Answer

The AI Q&A Assistant has moved to the bottom right of the page

Incumbent or Similar Awards

Contracts Similar to Synopsis Solicitation FA8504-25-R-B011

Potential Bidders and Partners

Awardees that have won contracts similar to Synopsis Solicitation FA8504-25-R-B011

Similar Active Opportunities

Open contract opportunities similar to Synopsis Solicitation FA8504-25-R-B011

Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFMC > AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER > MOBILITY AIRCRAFT > FA8504 AFLCMC WLNKA
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA8504
Source Organization Code
500039856
Last Updated
July 30, 2025
Last Updated By
vicki.wechsler@us.af.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 27, 2025