Intent To Sole Source - PreTOLD Software

Little Rock AFB is intending to sole source PreTOLD Software for its C-130J Fleet. Please see below for description and justification. If interested vendors feel they meet the requirments and would like to potentially compete for this requirement please notify the POCs provided in this listing. Description: C-130J preTOLD software application automates Takeoff and Landing (TOLD) performance calculations and provides advisory data consistent with the C-130J Block 6.0 Mission Computer (MC) software configuration. This software will provide continuous aircrew training without an aircraft or simulator and enhances mission execution with quick access to critical planning data. This software will provide C-130J mission planners with precise takeoff and landing data and environmental conditions which is currently unavailable. Justification: The proposed contractor's unique qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(b)(5) C-130J preTOLD incorporates the identical source data that powers the onboard MC TOLD calculations and is the only calculator approved by Lockheed Martin for mission planning. Description of efforts to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable (FAR 6.303-2(b)(6)) Ultimately as listed previously, the C-130J preTOLD software is the only calculator approved by Lockheed Martin for mission planning for the C-130J specifically and is only provided by 1 company. This company also has the approving letter from Lockheed Martin for use of their program.