Notice of Intent to Single Source: Subscription Services for the Universal Avionics Custom Flight Management System (FMS) Database

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), is issuing special notice 6973GH-23-R-00132 regarding its intent to award a single-source contract to Universal Avionics. This procurement provides annual subscription services for the Universal Avionics System Corporation (UASC) Custom World Wide (WW) Flight Management System (FMS) Database to support Flight Program Operations. The requirement is categorized under NAICS 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing and PSC 7641 AERONAUTICAL MAPS, CHARTS AND GEODETIC PRODUCTS.

This decision to proceed via single-source procedures is based on the impact of the services and the requirement's status as a follow-on contract. In accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.2.4, this announcement serves as formal notice to industry regarding the rationale for selecting a single source rather than utilizing a competitive solicitation.

The deadline for written inquiries concerning this notice is April 12, 2023, addressed to the contracting officer, Stephanie Riddle. This notice was published on April 7, 2023, and contains zero associated attachments. All questions must be submitted in writing as telephone inquiries are not accepted for this procurement.