FAA Industry Feedback and Procurement Forecast Overview

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
WJHTC-FY25-SBO-Industry-Response-FAA
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will host an industry day and procurement forecast overview on February 12, 2025, at the William J Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This special notice outlines an event designed to provide industry stakeholders with insights into the FAA's procurement processes and decision-making. The event is part of the FAA's Acquisitions and Small Business Program's efforts to improve communication and transparency with potential contractors. The notice was published on December 9, 2024, and is open to industry participants seeking to understand the agency's upcoming procurement strategies and opportunities. The event will be held in-person and potentially recorded for later viewing, pending technical capabilities.

Contractors interested in attending must register through Eventbrite by close of business on January 29, 2025, with a limit of two employees per business. Registration is mandatory, and participants must bring a government-issued photo ID and follow specific access procedures, including stopping at Gate #18 for visitor badges. Foreign national visitors have additional requirements, including submitting requests through the FAA's International Visitors Program by January 16, 2025. The event will feature presentations from various FAA programs, including Acquisition and Business Services, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Small Business Program Office, Air Traffic Organization, and Office of Information & Technology. Key focus areas will include industry feedback, a fiscal year 2025 procurement forecast, and highlights of notable upcoming opportunities, particularly those related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of FAA procurement processes and potential contract opportunities for industry participants.

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Update #3 · Latest ·

Notification of Event Postponement: FAA Industry Feedback and Procurement Forecast Overview:

The FAA Industry Feedback and Procurement Forecast Overview scheduled for February 12, 2025 is hereby postponed until further notice. It is our intention to post updated details, when available.

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Acquisitions and Small Business Program will host an industry day and procurement forecast overview on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM, EST. The purpose of the event is to provide industry with a better understanding of the process and decision making that occurs in the procurement process. The event will include responding to industry feedback received in areas including, but not limited to Forecasts, Communication with Industry, Solicitations (SIRs), and Debriefings/Protests.  It will also feature an overview of the FAA’s procurement forecast including highlighting a few FAA Program Office areas.  The event will be held in person at the William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTC) located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.  It is the FAA’s intention to make a recording of the presentations available after the event.  The FAA will not be held responsible for any unforeseen technical issues that may prevent the posting of such recording.

Registration is required for all participants of the event.  There is no cost to attend this event. Registration closes COB January 29, 2025, or once full capacity has been reached.  Registered attendees/visitors will be limited to no more than two (2) employees per business.   Individuals who arrive without registering will NOT be permitted to access the facility.  Even if a vendor already has an FAA-Approved Technical Center access badge, he/she must still register for this event, per the instructions below. The Eventbrite.com link below is providing the only acceptable means to register for this event.   Email and telephone requests for registration will not be accepted.

To register for the event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faa-industry-feedback-and-procurement-forecast-overview-tickets-1105503654189?aff=oddtdtcreator

The FAA is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact christine.m.sager@faa.gov with your request by close of business January 21, 2025.

ACCESS TO FACILITY:

Upon arrival, event attendees must stop at Gate #18 to obtain a visitor badge from security, park their car, and load a bus for transportation to drop off to Parking Lot A.  Please be sure to bring a Government issued photo ID to be processed.  Due to parking space limitations at Gate #18, carpooling is highly encouraged. 

If you are attending this event and possess a Department of Transportation (DOT) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, you do NOT have to stop at Gate #18 for event entry.  You may proceed directly onto the WJHTC property and park in Parking Lot A. 

All visitors are restricted from photography (including cellular phone cameras) and video recording devices during their visit.

FOREIGN NATIONAL VISITORS:

All foreign national visitor requests must be submitted through the FAA’s automated International Visitors Program (IVP) system, including foreign dignitaries. Requests must be submitted in advance of the visit for security to process. Be advised that at times the Office of International Affairs (API) will experience a backlog of visit requests; therefore, we recommend forms are submitted as far in advance as possible to ensure an approval is received in time for the visit. If approval is not received in advance of the event, access will not be granted. Requests for Foreign National Visitors must be registered for the event and submit a request to Harry Lutz at harry.lutz@faa.gov and Christine Sager at christine.m.sager@faa.gov no later than January 16, 2025 to be considered. Please be advised, due to limited escort capacity, the number of foreign nationals that can attend this event may be limited.

Participating FAA Programs/ Organizations (subject to change):

  1. Acquisition and Business Services (ACQ): Fireside Chat
  2. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Process Overview
  3. Small Business Program Office (SBO): Procurement Forecast Overview
  4. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Facilities - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Highlight of Notable Upcoming Opportunities
  5. Office of Information & Technology (AIT): Highlight of Notable Upcoming Opportunities

Draft Event Agenda (subject to change):

10:00 AM EST

Welcome/Opening Remarks:WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

10:15 AM EST

Industry Feedback with FAA Acquisition Leadership

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

12:00PM EST

FY25 Procurement Forecast Presentation

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

1:00PM EST

Closing

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

Update #2 ·

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Acquisitions and Small Business Program will host an industry day and procurement forecast overview on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM, EST. The purpose of the event is to provide industry with a better understanding of the process and decision making that occurs in the procurement process. The event will include responding to industry feedback received in areas including, but not limited to Forecasts, Communication with Industry, Solicitations (SIRs), and Debriefings/Protests.  It will also feature an overview of the FAA’s procurement forecast including highlighting a few FAA Program Office areas.  The event will be held in person at the William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTC) located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.  It is the FAA’s intention to make a recording of the presentations available after the event.  The FAA will not be held responsible for any unforeseen technical issues that may prevent the posting of such recording.

Registration is required for all participants of the event.  There is no cost to attend this event. Registration closes COB January 29, 2025, or once full capacity has been reached.  Registered attendees/visitors will be limited to no more than two (2) employees per business.   Individuals who arrive without registering will NOT be permitted to access the facility.  Even if a vendor already has an FAA-Approved Technical Center access badge, he/she must still register for this event, per the instructions below. The Eventbrite.com link below is providing the only acceptable means to register for this event.   Email and telephone requests for registration will not be accepted.

To register for the event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faa-industry-feedback-and-procurement-forecast-overview-tickets-1105503654189?aff=oddtdtcreator

The FAA is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact christine.m.sager@faa.gov with your request by close of business January 21, 2025.

ACCESS TO FACILITY:

Upon arrival, event attendees must stop at Gate #18 to obtain a visitor badge from security, park their car, and load a bus for transportation to drop off to Parking Lot A.  Please be sure to bring a Government issued photo ID to be processed.  Due to parking space limitations at Gate #18, carpooling is highly encouraged. 

If you are attending this event and possess a Department of Transportation (DOT) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, you do NOT have to stop at Gate #18 for event entry.  You may proceed directly onto the WJHTC property and park in Parking Lot A. 

All visitors are restricted from photography (including cellular phone cameras) and video recording devices during their visit.

FOREIGN NATIONAL VISITORS:

All foreign national visitor requests must be submitted through the FAA’s automated International Visitors Program (IVP) system, including foreign dignitaries. Requests must be submitted in advance of the visit for security to process. Be advised that at times the Office of International Affairs (API) will experience a backlog of visit requests; therefore, we recommend forms are submitted as far in advance as possible to ensure an approval is received in time for the visit. If approval is not received in advance of the event, access will not be granted. Requests for Foreign National Visitors must be registered for the event and submit a request to Harry Lutz at harry.lutz@faa.gov and Christine Sager at christine.m.sager@faa.gov no later than January 16, 2025 to be considered. Please be advised, due to limited escort capacity, the number of foreign nationals that can attend this event may be limited.

Participating FAA Programs/ Organizations (subject to change):

  1. Acquisition and Business Services (ACQ): Fireside Chat
  2. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Process Overview
  3. Small Business Program Office (SBO): Procurement Forecast Overview
  4. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Facilities - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Highlight of Notable Upcoming Opportunities
  5. Office of Information & Technology (AIT): Highlight of Notable Upcoming Opportunities

Draft Event Agenda (subject to change):

10:00 AM EST

Welcome/Opening Remarks:WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

10:15 AM EST

Industry Feedback with FAA Acquisition Leadership

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

12:00PM EST

FY25 Procurement Forecast Presentation

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

1:00PM EST

Closing

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

Update #1 ·

The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Acquisitions and Small Business Program will host an industry day and procurement forecast overview on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 10:00AM to 1:00PM, EST. The purpose of the event is to provide industry with a better understanding of the process and decision making that occurs in the procurement process. The event will include responding to industry feedback received in areas including, but not limited to Forecasts, Communication with Industry, Solicitations (SIRs), and Debriefings/Protests.  It will also feature an overview of the FAA’s procurement forecast including highlighting a few FAA Program Office areas.  The event will be held in person at the William J Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace (WJHTC) located in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.  It is the FAA’s intention to make a recording of the presentations available after the event.  The FAA will not be held responsible for any unforeseen technical issues that may prevent the posting of such recording.

Registration is required for all participants of the event.  There is no cost to attend this event. Registration closes COB January 29, 2025, or once full capacity has been reached.  Registered attendees/visitors will be limited to no more than two (2) employees per business.  Individuals who arrive without registering will NOT be permitted to access the facility.  Even if a vendor already has an FAA-Approved Technical Center access badge, he/she must still register for this event, per the instructions below. The Eventbrite.com link below is providing the only acceptable means to register for this event.   Email and telephone requests for registration will not be accepted.

To register for the event please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/faa-industry-feedback-and-procurement-forecast-overview-tickets-1105503654189?aff=oddtdtcreator

The FAA is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact christine.m.sager@faa.gov with your request by close of business January 21, 2025.

ACCESS TO FACILITY:

Upon arrival, event attendees must stop at Gate #18 to obtain a visitor badge from security, park their car, and load a bus for transportation to drop off to Parking Lot A.  Please be sure to bring a Government issued photo ID to be processed.  Due to parking space limitations at Gate #18, carpooling is highly encouraged. 

If you are attending this event and possess a Department of Transportation (DOT) Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card, you do NOT have to stop at Gate #18 for event entry.  You may proceed directly onto the WJHTC property and park in Parking Lot A. 

All visitors are restricted from photography (including cellular phone cameras) and video recording devices during their visit.

FOREIGN NATIONAL VISITORS:

All foreign national visitor requests must be submitted through the FAA’s automated International Visitors Program (IVP) system, including foreign dignitaries. Requests must be submitted in advance of the visit for security to process. Be advised that at times the Office of International Affairs (API) will experience a backlog of visit requests; therefore, we recommend forms are submitted as far in advance as possible to ensure an approval is received in time for the visit. If approval is not received in advance of the event, access will not be granted. Requests for Foreign National Visitors must be registered for the event and submit a request to Harry Lutz at harry.lutz@faa.gov and Christine Sager at christine.m.sager@faa.gov no later than January 16, 2025 to be considered. Please be advised, due to limited escort capacity, the number of foreign nationals that can attend this event may be limited.

Participating FAA Programs/ Organizations (subject to change):

  1. Acquisition and Business Services (ACQ): Fireside Chat
  2. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Process Overview
  3. Small Business Program Office (SBO): Procurement Forecast Overview
  4. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Facilities - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Highlight of Notable Upcoming Opportunities
  5. Office of Information & Technology (AIT): Highlight of Notable Upcoming Opportunities
  6. Air Traffic Organization (ATO): Highlight of Notable Upcoming Opportunities

Draft Event Agenda (subject to change):

10:00 AM EST

Welcome/Opening Remarks:WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

10:15 AM EST

Industry Feedback with FAA Acquisition Leadership

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

12:00PM EST

FY25 Procurement Forecast Presentation

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

1:00PM EST

Closing

WJHTC Building 300 Auditorium

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