# SAM #N6893627SIMACQD840000E8400000002 LEADS 8.X software renewal and support for Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division **Buyer:** Naval Air Warfare Center **Posted:** November 05, 2026 **Respond By:** November 10, 2026 **Identifier:** N6893627SIMACQD840000E8400000002 **NAICS:** 511210, 541511, 513210 The Department of the Navy seeks renewal and support for the LEADS weather analysis software used by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake. - Buyer: Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake. - OEM: **Ott HydroMet Corp.**, formerly **MeteoStar**, which supplies the proprietary Weather Analysis Data System. - Requested services: Annual LEADS 8.X Services (part number 400-1000, quantity 1) and LEADS Software Support Services (part number 400-2000, quantity 1). - The Navy cites the software’s proprietary nature and the need for compatible upgrades and fixes as reasons for seeking the services from Ott HydroMet. - This is a notice of intent to award on a sole-source basis, not a request for quotation. Other capable providers may submit information showing they can meet the requirement without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, or schedule. ### Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.  

In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for:  

Annual Leads 8.X Services, PN: 400-1000, QTY: 1.

Support Services, PN: 400-2000, QTY: 1

Original Pop Date: 10/2/2026 to 9/30/2027

To Ott HydroMet Corp, (FKA MeteoStar) 22400 Davis Drive, Sterling, VA. 20164 as the only vendor able to produce this requirement due to The Ott HydroMet Weather Analysis Data System software is propriety and no other source can provide compatibility for upgrades and fixes.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 11/10/2026 12:00PM PST.  The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893627SIMACQD84000038400000002 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule.  Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email:  Beth Exabe at beth.a.exabe.civ@us.navy.mil

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