Intent To Sole Source - Told Software Justification

The US Air Force is seeking to sole source a contract for the C-130J PreTOLD software, which is used for mission planning and takeoff and landing data calculations. The software is required to be utilized and approved for the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and must incorporate publications, procedures, and limitations utilized by the aircrew. The contract will be awarded to Elite Electronic Engineering Inc., which has a partnership with Lockheed Martin, the aircraft manufacturer, and is the only authorized company to supply this specific software. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The software is used for mission planning and takeoff and landing data calculations for the C-130J aircraft. • The software must be approved for use with the EFB and must incorporate publications, procedures, and limitations utilized by the aircrew. • The contract will be awarded to Elite Electronic Engineering Inc., which has a partnership with Lockheed Martin. • The software is the only calculator approved by Lockheed Martin for mission planning for the C-130J specifically. • Other companies were reviewed, but their data does not mirror and link to the specific aircraft in real-time, and their programs cannot utilize proprietary information through Lockheed Martin.