Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Phase IV Program

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
693KA9-26-R-00006
Agency
Headquarters Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541330 Engineering Services
PSC
R425 Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical
Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking industry feedback on a draft Screening Information Request (SIR) for the Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Phase IV Program, which aims to identify participants to develop and mature technologies that reduce fuel burn, emissions, and noise for civil aircraft. This pre-solicitation notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to contract. Prospective participants must be U.S.-based entities capable of demonstrating technology improvements in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, or emissions relative to current aviation standards, with eligible technologies including non-traditional propulsion systems, advanced aircraft configurations, supersonic aircraft technologies, and advanced air mobility vehicles. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, potential environmental and fleet-wide benefits, technology transition feasibility, and the participant's technical approach and program management capabilities. The deadline for submitting feedback on the draft SIR is February 17, 2026, and interested parties are instructed to provide comments using the attached comment matrix Excel file; the FAA explicitly states it is not accepting unsolicited proposals and will not reimburse respondents for any administrative costs incurred.

The FAA has allocated $25 million in total funding for multiple awards under this program, which covers a base 12-month period with an optional 12-month extension extending through 2028, with no set-aside designations applied to this opportunity. The program requires a 1:1 cost-sharing arrangement, meaning participants must contribute matching funds equal to 50 percent of total project costs through cash, in-kind resources, or a combination of both, while the FAA will contribute the remaining 50 percent through cooperative agreements. The cooperative agreement template provided indicates that participants will be responsible for identifying and developing technologies that reduce fuel burn, engine emissions, and noise while providing data to assist the FAA in setting environmental standards and conducting environmental reviews. Key reporting requirements, intellectual property rights, and confidentiality obligations are detailed in the sample cooperative agreement included in the draft SIR package. As this is a pre-solicitation Request for Information only, no formal proposals are being accepted at this time, though the feedback received will inform the development and release of the final SIR.

Notice text

The purpose of this posting is to inform industry of the contract opportunity and request feedback from sources capable of meeting the requirements outlined in the attached draft SIR for the Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Phase IV Program prior to the release of the formal SIR.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This draft SIR is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a formal solicitation (Screening Information Request) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is seeking feedback from any potential offerors that choose to provide it; however, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this draft SIR. All costs associated with responding to this will be solely at the responding party's expense. **The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals**

Documents that are available for feedback as part of the draft SIR package are the Draft SIR and attachment. All information provided in these draft documents is notional, and the Government may add, remove, or change it before a final SIR is released.

Information Requested:

Interested offerors/vendors are invited to submit comments to the Government to ensure the draft Screening Information Request (SIR) is understood.

Any feedback or clarification requested will help the Government to ensure that the resultant SIR accurately and clearly describes the intended work to meet the Government’s requirements. The Government welcomes industry feedback with respect to any of the documents provided in this posting.

The Government requests that responses to this Draft SIR be submitted in the attached comment matrix excel file.

All information received in response to this draft SIR that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

Submission Details: Interested offerors/vendors are invited to submit a written response via email and include the attached “comment matrix” excel file. Please identify the Subject Line of your email as:

“[Company Name] DRAFT SIR #693KA9-26-R-00006_Response]”

Responses are to be sent to:

AAQ 460, email: 9-AFN-AWA-AAQ460-Contracting-Team@faa.gov.

Responses must be submitted no later than 1200 (noon) Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

NOTICE TO INTERESTED VENDORS:

To facilitate effective market research and promote visibility among potential teaming partners, the Government encourages all interested vendors to add their company information to the "Interested Vendors List" (IVL) for this opportunity on SAM.gov. Participation in the IVL is voluntary and is not a requirement for responding to this notice. However, doing so will help the Government assess the level of interest in this requirement and allow interested parties to identify potential collaborators or subcontractors.

To add your company to the Interested Vendors List, navigate to this opportunity on https://sam.gov, ensure you are logged in with your active SAM account, and click the “Add Me to Interested Vendors” button.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
CLEEN IV Draft SIR 693KA9-26-R-00006.pdf PDF
CLEEN IV Draft SIR 693KA9-26-R-00006 Comment Matrix.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
CLEEN IV Draft SIR 693KA9-26-R-00006 Attachment A - Cooperative Agreement Template.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Phase IV Program: Q&A Responses and FINAL SIR Release Latest solicitation Solicitation
Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Phase IV Program This notice · Original Pre-Solicitation

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