Road Weather Information System

Project ID: FA860125P0173 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Deadline	05/12/26
Posted	05/08/26
Estimated Value	$40,000 - $120,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
PSC	J066 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Instruments And Laboratory Equipment
Location	Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 United States

Description

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Summary

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Base Support Branch (AFLCMC/PZIBB) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH intends to award a sole source contract to: Vaisala Inc.

194 S Taylor Ave

Louisville, Colorado 80027-3024 Vaisala Inc. was awarded a contract on 24 September 2025 to provide road weather information system (RWIS) data management and preventative maintenance services to Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and to upgrade one (1) remote processing unit (RPU). This requirement is for an out of scope modification to the original contract to include the upgrade of a second RPU and the installation of three (3) in-pavement sensors. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order and carried out as a sole source action (not competitively awarded). This authority is supported by an approved Single Source Justification. The applicable NAICS code is 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. This NAICS code has a small business size standard of $12.5 million. Vaisala Inc. is the only known business capable of meeting the Government's requirements as they are stated in Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement. Vaisala Inc. holds the proprietary rights to the hardware/software currently used by the Government, and is the only company authorized to calibrate, maintain, and execute necessary adjustments to the system for proper operation. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to award to Vaisala Inc. Please see Attachment 2, Sole Source Justification, for complete details. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All responses received by 12 May 2026 at 3:00p.m. ET will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. Responses and questions shall be submitted via email to tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil and amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil. Attachments: ATTACHMENT 1 Performance Work Statement dated 27 April 2026

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Base Support Branch (AFLCMC/PZIBB) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH intends to award a sole source contract to Vaisala Inc. for the Road Weather Information System (RWIS) data management and preventative maintenance services. Vaisala Inc. is the only known business capable of meeting the Government’s requirements as they hold proprietary rights to the hardware/software currently used by the Government, making them uniquely qualified for this contract. Work Details The contractor will perform the following tasks: 1. Provide data management and preventative maintenance services for the RWIS at WPAFB, which includes atmospheric sensors and sensors buried in runway pavement that collect data transmitted to a Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2. Upgrade two Remote Processing Units (RPUs) from the LX model to the RWS200 system, re-utilizing existing infrastructure where possible. 3. Install three in-pavement sensors on runway 5R/23L, with specific locations coordinated with 88 Operations Support Squadron personnel. 4. Provide extended warranty coverage for RWIS hardware during the contract period, excluding parts that have exceeded their end of life. 5. Conduct one annual preventive maintenance visit each year and provide technical support for the Data Management system (Navigator or WX Horizon) 24/7. 6. Implement software updates issued by Vaisala Inc., maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Period of Performance The contract will have a nine-month base year from approximately September 30, 2025, through May 31, 2026, followed by four one-year option years from June 1 to May 31 each respective year. The upgrade of the RPU systems and installation of three sensors is expected to be completed within six months from contract execution. Place of Performance Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio

Contacts

Contact name	Tracy Ferrise
Contact email	tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil
Contact phone	None
Secondary contact name	Amanda Hoyng
Secondary contact email	amanda.hoyng@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phone	None