Aviation Software Licenses for Flight Planning and Navigation Data

The United States Coast Guard is seeking aviation software licenses for flight planning and navigation data services for their C-37A/B & C-39A aircraft.

US COAST GUARD

General

Status:Open (active)

Solicitation Identifier:20260612B

Due Date:Jun 30, 2026 03:00 PM

Posted Date:Jun 16, 2026 09:53 PM

Estimated Value:$34,964.76

Contract Period:1 year

Type:Sole Source

Level:Federal

Original Solicitation Links

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notice of intent to sole source - title: aviation software licenses for military flight dispatch and integrated navigation data (inds) services for c-37a/b & c-39a aircraft (jeppesen foreflight, inc.)

Contact

Name:Trinita Hall

Phone:+12068152624

Submission Instructions

Method:Capability Statement Submission by email and potentially SAM registration if they want to compete based on response to NOI. This is not a solicitation that leads to a submission type that would be a proposal for award. Given this, the type is best represented as 'other'. The primary goal is for interested parties to submit capability statements by email as per instructions. SAM registration is a prerequisite for US vendors wanting to do business with the US Government, and is mentioned here. The primary instruction states a deadline of June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EST, and the email address for submission of capability statements is trinita.hall@uscg.mil, but this is not explicitly stated in this submission data, so we are unable to provide the specific email address in this field, which means we cannot provide an email submission type. Since there is no online portal URL, mail address or specified email address for submissions, and the event is explicitly NOT a competitive solicitation but rather a notice for capability statements, the most appropriate type is 'other'. There is an email address in the contact section for Trinita Hall, but it is not confirmed that this is the submission email. However, the instructions state to extract information based on the data provided, and without explicit submission instructions, we must default to 'other'. The response deadline for capability statements is June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EST. Thus, 'other' is the most appropriate choice. The `extra_instructions` should capture the response deadline and mention that responses are capability statements, not proposals, as the data explicitly states it is a notice of intent. All responding vendors must be registered in SAM, which is important to note but is a general requirement for US government contracting, not specific submission instructions. Therefore, the extra instructions field should summarize the core submission mechanic and deadline without repeating information already available elsewhere. Given the context, the only instruction that can be safely inferred for an 'other' submission type is the response deadline for capability statements, which is June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EST, and the fact that this is for capability statements in response to a Notice of Intent. Because we do not have a specified email for submission, we cannot select 'email' as the submission type. Thus, 'other' is the only valid option. The capability statements should be submitted by email with a deadline of June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EST. This response is based on the prompt's instruction that if multiple submission types are mentioned, use the preferred type, and if no preferred type is listed, use judgment. Since a specific submission channel (email) is implied by the contact information and the request for capability statements, but not explicitly designated for submission in the submission_information context, 'other' is the most fitting type, with a clear instruction regarding the deadline and nature of the submission. However, since no explicit submission channel is given for the capability statement in the submission_information context, and since we can't infer that trinita.hall@uscg.mil is the submission address, "other" is the most appropriate choice. The capability statements must be received by June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM EST. SAM registration is required for all responding vendors.

Description

The United States Coast Guard Air Station Washington DC requires aviation software licenses for Jeppesen ForeFlight MFB One, Heavy Tail Dispatch, and Runway Analysis. These services are crucial for the agency's C-37A/B and C-39A Gulfstream aircraft fleet, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable executive air transport. The software must be compatible with existing Honeywell avionics and Jeppesen ForeFlight INDS software. Services include international and domestic flight planning, heavy tail dispatch, and runway analysis, all essential for meeting regulatory requirements and supporting global operations. The selected software must be compatible with the deployed Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) hardware and subsequent iOS releases, meet DISA IL5 requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information, and provide both online and offline access to critical aviation data, including FAA and NGA publications, terminal instrument approach procedures, airport diagrams, and en route navigational charts. The application should also feature situation awareness enhancements such as GPS position display, near real-time weather information, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) display, and obstacle/terrain alerts. Pre-flight and in-flight planning functions, including flight plan construction and filing, weather briefs, user-defined waypoints, and printing paper backups, are also required. The licenses will be managed by the USCG and will include dispatch and runway analysis capabilities for specific aircraft. Technical support, application updates, and onboarding/training support will be provided by the vendor. Security requirements include the submission of a DoD Provisional Authorization Memo and a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan.