SAM #693KA8-27-T-00003

FAA Research on Complexity of Aviation Systems and Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking innovative research and solutions to address complexity in aviation systems and operations. - Government buyer: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation; 693KA8 System Operations Contracts office. The AOI identifies an Agreements Officer. - Opportunity: Complexity of Systems and Operations Area of Interest under solicitation 693KA8-27-T-00003 and umbrella announcement BAA-693KA8-26-RCSO. - Requested work: Human-factors research and solutions focused on pilot and aircraft-maintenance perspectives, supporting National Airspace System capabilities and FAA mission effectiveness. - Topics include automation, airspace and operational complexity, human error, how complexity is represented or allocated, and aircraft–air traffic control integration. - Desired outputs include documented analyses, data, reports, structured datasets, methods, tools, and information resources. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named. No specific commercial products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are identified. - Period: The umbrella announcement is active for five years; individual project periods are generally expected to be no longer than 36 months. The specific AOI does not state a period of performance. - Award consideration: Work is subject to evaluation and funding; an award is not guaranteed.

Description

General Information

This solicitation is for Area of Interest (AOI) Complexity of Systems and Operations under the Broad Agency Announcement BAA-693KA8-26-RCSO - Research And Commercial Solutions Opening (RCSO). Interested parties should review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) RCSO special posting BAA-693KA8-26-RCSO on SAM.gov in its entirety to obtain the necessary information on the process and evaluation of the RCSO AOI submission.

This RCSO AOI seeks to solicit innovative research/solutions that meet the objectives detailed in Sections 5.1 – 5.6. The term innovative is defined as any technology, process, or method, including research and development that is new as of the date of proposal submission; or any new application of an existing technology, process or method as of the proposal date. 

The FAA is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this RCSO AOI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This RCSO AOI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a response.

Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this RCSO AOI, the Government will execute a written Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) award signed by the Agreements Officer (AO) with appropriate consideration established. The FAA reserves the right to modify the requirements of this RCSO AOI. 

See Attachments for additional information. Interested parties should review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) RCSO special posting BAA-693KA8-26-RCSO attached and also on SAM.gov in its entirety to obtain the necessary information on the process and evaluation of the RCSO AOI submission.

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