BEYOND Phase 2
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 697DCK-26-R-00423
- Agency
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Southwestern Region
Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Aviation Administration Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Office seeks to award up to eight Other Transaction Agreements to State, Local, Tribal, or Territorial governments for the BEYOND Phase 2 program, with proposals due October 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. This Screening Information Request (SIR 697DCK-26-R-00423) is not a traditional procurement under the FAA Acquisition Management System and will not result in a procurement contract; it operates under the FAA Administrator's authorities under 49 U.S.C. 106(l) and (m), and the FAA reserves the right to execute additional OTAs if resources permit.
Eligibility is restricted to SLTT government entities only, which must provide a letter of attestation from an Authorized Tribal Representative, State Attorney General, or Territorial Attorney General. There is no FAA funding; each party is responsible for its own costs. The period of performance extends from award through September 30, 2029, providing approximately 36 months from the notional October 2026 award date.
BEYOND Phase 2 focuses on four programmatic objectives—safety, infrastructure, automation, and scalability—and five operational focus areas: public safety, controlled airspace, remote and rural areas with inadequate infrastructure, on-airport operations, and cross-border operations. Proposals must address unmanned aircraft systems integration, with aircraft above 1,320 pounds allowed but passenger-carrying or crewed operations prohibited. Revenue-generating and commercial operations are permitted where they provide FAA-relevant safety, operational, scalability, or economic data.
The Technical Submission Package has a 26-page limit (Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1-inch margins) covering executive summary, detailed goals (maximum four at 3 pages each), alignment with BEYOND Phase 2 objectives, Key Performance Indicator contribution, requests of and benefits to the FAA, and timeline and feasibility analysis. Applicant Eligibility requires only a letter of attestation and does not count toward the page limit. Offerors must register in SAM and include their UEI number in the Executive Summary. Evaluation applies a single 5-point confidence rating scale assessing the entire proposal holistically based on specificity of plans, partner collaboration, technology novelty, timeline detail, feasibility, and alignment with FAA priorities. Amendment 0004 extended the deadline and posted Questions and Answers and a revised solicitation; questions are due September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
Notice text
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Update #5 · Latest ·
Amendment 0004 is hereby issued to post the Questions and Answers and a fully conformed revised solicitation.
The proposal due date of the SIR is extended to October 30, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0004.
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Amendment 0003 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to October 23, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0003.
Questions and Answers are forthcoming.
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Amendment 0002 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to October 9, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0002.
Questions and Answers are forthcoming.
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Amendment 0001 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to September 25, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0001.
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This is the Screening Information Request (SIR) 697DCK-26-R-00423 for the BEYOND Phase 2 Selection.
This procurement is in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Office (AUS).
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L.118-63) Section 920 allows for the expansion of the BEYOND program. The FAA will implement a BEYOND Phase 2 competitive selection process, through this SIR. This competitive selection process is not a procurement or acquisition under the FAA Acquisition Management System. The FAA did not develop any acquisition requirements for this competitive selection process, and the process will not result in the award of a procurement contract. Consistent with the FAA Administrator’s authorities under 49 U.S.C. §106(l) and (m), this process will result in the award of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). The FAA intends to award up to eight (8) OTAs through this solicitation.
BEYOND Phase 2 has four programmatic focus areas: infrastructure, scalability, safety and automation. Five operational focus areas have also been identified as the greatest challenges that will need to be addressed for progress to be made: public safety, controlled airspace, remote, rural areas with inadequate infrastructure, on-airport operations and cross international borders.
This SIR is seeking Offerors who can deliver successful outcomesin support of the BEYOND Phase 2 focus areas. See SIR for details.
The FAA intends to competitively award up to eight (8) Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) with SLTTs in accordance with the SIR. The FAA reserves the right to execute additional OTAs if resources permit (49 U.S.C. § 106(l)).
The Government will make OTA awards to the Offeror’s determined to best meet the selection criteria which are included in this SIR and reflected in the evaluation of the proposals.
To be considered for award of this requirement, the Offeror must have a current/valid registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database website: www.sam.gov. Registration must be active by the offer due date.
Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 3:00 pm ET on September 10, 2026.
Please see attached SIR for proposal submission requirements. Questions are to be submitted, in writing, as specified in the SIR. Please reference the SIR number and BEYOND Phase 2 program on all question submissions. All questions must be received no later than 1:00pm ET on September 3, 2026. Questions will be answered in an Amendment to the SIR if deemed necessary and posted to SAM.GOV for all interested parties to consider. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to frequently visit SAM.GOV for any updates to this requirement.
Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to Kristin Frantz, Contracting Officer, at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov and Jackson LeMay, Contract Specialist, at Jackson.T.Lemay@faa.gov
Any proposals received after the closing date and time, will not be considered in accordance with this SIR.
This SIR is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 0003 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to October 23, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0003.
Questions and Answers are forthcoming.
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Amendment 0002 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to October 9, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0002.
Questions and Answers are forthcoming.
__________________________________________________
Amendment 0001 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to September 25, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0001.
__________________________________________________
This is the Screening Information Request (SIR) 697DCK-26-R-00423 for the BEYOND Phase 2 Selection.
This procurement is in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Office (AUS).
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L.118-63) Section 920 allows for the expansion of the BEYOND program. The FAA will implement a BEYOND Phase 2 competitive selection process, through this SIR. This competitive selection process is not a procurement or acquisition under the FAA Acquisition Management System. The FAA did not develop any acquisition requirements for this competitive selection process, and the process will not result in the award of a procurement contract. Consistent with the FAA Administrator’s authorities under 49 U.S.C. §106(l) and (m), this process will result in the award of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). The FAA intends to award up to eight (8) OTAs through this solicitation.
BEYOND Phase 2 has four programmatic focus areas: infrastructure, scalability, safety and automation. Five operational focus areas have also been identified as the greatest challenges that will need to be addressed for progress to be made: public safety, controlled airspace, remote, rural areas with inadequate infrastructure, on-airport operations and cross international borders.
This SIR is seeking Offerors who can deliver successful outcomesin support of the BEYOND Phase 2 focus areas. See SIR for details.
The FAA intends to competitively award up to eight (8) Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) with SLTTs in accordance with the SIR. The FAA reserves the right to execute additional OTAs if resources permit (49 U.S.C. § 106(l)).
The Government will make OTA awards to the Offeror’s determined to best meet the selection criteria which are included in this SIR and reflected in the evaluation of the proposals.
To be considered for award of this requirement, the Offeror must have a current/valid registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database website: www.sam.gov. Registration must be active by the offer due date.
Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 3:00 pm ET on September 10, 2026.
Please see attached SIR for proposal submission requirements. Questions are to be submitted, in writing, as specified in the SIR. Please reference the SIR number and BEYOND Phase 2 program on all question submissions. All questions must be received no later than 1:00pm ET on September 3, 2026. Questions will be answered in an Amendment to the SIR if deemed necessary and posted to SAM.GOV for all interested parties to consider. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to frequently visit SAM.GOV for any updates to this requirement.
Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to Kristin Frantz, Contracting Officer, at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov and Jackson LeMay, Contract Specialist, at Jackson.T.Lemay@faa.gov
Any proposals received after the closing date and time, will not be considered in accordance with this SIR.
This SIR is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 0002 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to October 9, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0002.
Questions and Answers are forthcoming.
__________________________________________________
Amendment 0001 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to September 25, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0001.
__________________________________________________
This is the Screening Information Request (SIR) 697DCK-26-R-00423 for the BEYOND Phase 2 Selection.
This procurement is in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Office (AUS).
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L.118-63) Section 920 allows for the expansion of the BEYOND program. The FAA will implement a BEYOND Phase 2 competitive selection process, through this SIR. This competitive selection process is not a procurement or acquisition under the FAA Acquisition Management System. The FAA did not develop any acquisition requirements for this competitive selection process, and the process will not result in the award of a procurement contract. Consistent with the FAA Administrator’s authorities under 49 U.S.C. §106(l) and (m), this process will result in the award of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). The FAA intends to award up to eight (8) OTAs through this solicitation.
BEYOND Phase 2 has four programmatic focus areas: infrastructure, scalability, safety and automation. Five operational focus areas have also been identified as the greatest challenges that will need to be addressed for progress to be made: public safety, controlled airspace, remote, rural areas with inadequate infrastructure, on-airport operations and cross international borders.
This SIR is seeking Offerors who can deliver successful outcomesin support of the BEYOND Phase 2 focus areas. See SIR for details.
The FAA intends to competitively award up to eight (8) Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) with SLTTs in accordance with the SIR. The FAA reserves the right to execute additional OTAs if resources permit (49 U.S.C. § 106(l)).
The Government will make OTA awards to the Offeror’s determined to best meet the selection criteria which are included in this SIR and reflected in the evaluation of the proposals.
To be considered for award of this requirement, the Offeror must have a current/valid registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database website: www.sam.gov. Registration must be active by the offer due date.
Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 3:00 pm ET on September 10, 2026.
Please see attached SIR for proposal submission requirements. Questions are to be submitted, in writing, as specified in the SIR. Please reference the SIR number and BEYOND Phase 2 program on all question submissions. All questions must be received no later than 1:00pm ET on September 3, 2026. Questions will be answered in an Amendment to the SIR if deemed necessary and posted to SAM.GOV for all interested parties to consider. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to frequently visit SAM.GOV for any updates to this requirement.
Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to Kristin Frantz, Contracting Officer, at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov and Jackson LeMay, Contract Specialist, at Jackson.T.Lemay@faa.gov
Any proposals received after the closing date and time, will not be considered in accordance with this SIR.
This SIR is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 0001 is hereby issued to extend the proposal due date of the SIR to September 25, 2026 at 3:00pm ET.
No other changes result from Amendment 0001.
__________________________________________________
This is the Screening Information Request (SIR) 697DCK-26-R-00423 for the BEYOND Phase 2 Selection.
This procurement is in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Office (AUS).
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L.118-63) Section 920 allows for the expansion of the BEYOND program. The FAA will implement a BEYOND Phase 2 competitive selection process, through this SIR. This competitive selection process is not a procurement or acquisition under the FAA Acquisition Management System. The FAA did not develop any acquisition requirements for this competitive selection process, and the process will not result in the award of a procurement contract. Consistent with the FAA Administrator’s authorities under 49 U.S.C. §106(l) and (m), this process will result in the award of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). The FAA intends to award up to eight (8) OTAs through this solicitation.
BEYOND Phase 2 has four programmatic focus areas: infrastructure, scalability, safety and automation. Five operational focus areas have also been identified as the greatest challenges that will need to be addressed for progress to be made: public safety, controlled airspace, remote, rural areas with inadequate infrastructure, on-airport operations and cross international borders.
This SIR is seeking Offerors who can deliver successful outcomesin support of the BEYOND Phase 2 focus areas. See SIR for details.
The FAA intends to competitively award up to eight (8) Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) with SLTTs in accordance with the SIR. The FAA reserves the right to execute additional OTAs if resources permit (49 U.S.C. § 106(l)).
The Government will make OTA awards to the Offeror’s determined to best meet the selection criteria which are included in this SIR and reflected in the evaluation of the proposals.
To be considered for award of this requirement, the Offeror must have a current/valid registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database website: www.sam.gov. Registration must be active by the offer due date.
Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 3:00 pm ET on September 10, 2026.
Please see attached SIR for proposal submission requirements. Questions are to be submitted, in writing, as specified in the SIR. Please reference the SIR number and BEYOND Phase 2 program on all question submissions. All questions must be received no later than 1:00pm ET on September 3, 2026. Questions will be answered in an Amendment to the SIR if deemed necessary and posted to SAM.GOV for all interested parties to consider. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to frequently visit SAM.GOV for any updates to this requirement.
Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to Kristin Frantz, Contracting Officer, at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov and Jackson LeMay, Contract Specialist, at Jackson.T.Lemay@faa.gov
Any proposals received after the closing date and time, will not be considered in accordance with this SIR.
This SIR is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
Update #1 ·
This is the Screening Information Request (SIR) 697DCK-26-R-00423 for the BEYOND Phase 2 Selection.
This procurement is in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Office (AUS).
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L.118-63) Section 920 allows for the expansion of the BEYOND program. The FAA will implement a BEYOND Phase 2 competitive selection process, through this SIR. This competitive selection process is not a procurement or acquisition under the FAA Acquisition Management System. The FAA did not develop any acquisition requirements for this competitive selection process, and the process will not result in the award of a procurement contract. Consistent with the FAA Administrator’s authorities under 49 U.S.C. §106(l) and (m), this process will result in the award of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). The FAA intends to award up to eight (8) OTAs through this solicitation.
BEYOND Phase 2 has four programmatic focus areas: infrastructure, scalability, safety and automation. Five operational focus areas have also been identified as the greatest challenges that will need to be addressed for progress to be made: public safety, controlled airspace, remote, rural areas with inadequate infrastructure, on-airport operations and cross international borders.
This SIR is seeking Offerors who can deliver successful outcomesin support of the BEYOND Phase 2 focus areas. See SIR for details.
The FAA intends to competitively award up to eight (8) Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) with SLTTs in accordance with the SIR. The FAA reserves the right to execute additional OTAs if resources permit (49 U.S.C. § 106(l)).
The Government will make OTA awards to the Offeror’s determined to best meet the selection criteria which are included in this SIR and reflected in the evaluation of the proposals.
To be considered for award of this requirement, the Offeror must have a current/valid registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database website: www.sam.gov. Registration must be active by the offer due date.
Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 3:00 pm ET on September 10, 2026.
Please see attached SIR for proposal submission requirements. Questions are to be submitted, in writing, as specified in the SIR. Please reference the SIR number and BEYOND Phase 2 program on all question submissions. All questions must be received no later than 1:00pm ET on September 3, 2026. Questions will be answered in an Amendment to the SIR if deemed necessary and posted to SAM.GOV for all interested parties to consider. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to frequently visit SAM.GOV for any updates to this requirement.
Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to Kristin Frantz, Contracting Officer, at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov and Jackson LeMay, Contract Specialist, at Jackson.T.Lemay@faa.gov
Any proposals received after the closing date and time, will not be considered in accordance with this SIR.
This SIR is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government will not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of requested proposal documentation.
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