Flight Data Analytics Software, support, development, Aircraft configuration/occurrence and maintenance

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Center is procuring Flight Data Analytics Software upgrades along with associated support, development, and aircraft configuration/occurrence maintenance services. This pre-solicitation notice, posted on February 12, 2026, indicates the FAA's intent to utilize single source procedures under Section 3.2.2.4 of the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) to award the contract to APS Aerospace. The procurement falls under the Software Publishers NAICS category (513210) and the IT and Telecom Business Application Software (Perpetual License Software) PSC category (7A21). While the notice does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, interested parties should be prepared to address technical capabilities, software development expertise, and maintenance service delivery. The deadline for industry input or questions regarding this pre-solicitation is February 17, 2026, providing only a five-day window for interested vendors to respond or submit inquiries.

The contract carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors, though the FAA has already identified APS Aerospace as the intended single-source recipient. This pre-solicitation notice does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, or detailed contract timelines for the software upgrade and maintenance services. Additionally, the notice does not specify the quantity of licenses required, the scope of support services, or the expected duration of the contract period. Vendors not named as the incumbent should use this pre-solicitation period to understand the FAA's requirements and consider whether they intend to challenge the single-source determination or request consideration for future similar procurements.