3.1 Addendum-001 MSTB 19-042069.pdf

This addendum pertains to a federal solicitation seeking proposals for a Mobile Test Bed Facility. The solicitation number is 6973GH-23-R-00143 and was issued by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Franchise Acquisition Services. It requests proposals to establish a mobile facility capable of testing unmanned aircraft systems and their components under various simulated conditions. Proposals are due by April 20, 2023, with work expected to commence in July 2023. The facility must be fully transportable and able to test UAS hardware and software functionality across a range of environmental factors such as temperature extremes, vibration, electromagnetic interference, and signal degradation. The awardee will be expected to operate and maintain the test bed facility for the duration of a one-year base period and four optional one-year extensions.