MARKET SURVEY CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR Interest in FAA National Airspace System (NAS) Engineering and Support Services

The purpose of this announcement is to conduct a market survey to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from interested vendors in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.1.2.1. This market survey will enable the FAA to review responses that are current and will assist with acquisition planning based on the current data obtained. The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only.

The FAA’s Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), Oklahoma City, OK, has an ongoing requirement for engineering, computer, and administrative support in support of power, navigational aids, communications, surveillance, and weather systems. The support is predominantly hardware and software engineering services involved in the acquisition, restoration, maintenance, and modification of ground-based National Airspace System (NAS) equipment throughout the United States and some overseas sites. Contractor management and personnel will be primarily based at the MMAC, in Oklahoma City, OK, the National Weather Service’s Radar Operation Center (ROC) in Norman, OK, and the William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. A DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as an attachment to this market survey to inform and assist interested vendors of the technical work required.

However, interested respondents are cautioned that the Government at its discretion may update and or revise this SOW prior to release of the SIR/Request for Offer (RFO) for the follow on contract.

At this time, the acquisition strategy and nature of competition has not been determined for the follow on contract. The Government welcomes statements of interest and capabilities from all small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned small business, women-owned small businesses, and 8(a) certified firms, which are capable of providing the required items and services. Based on historical performance, it is anticipated that contract will be set aside and fully achieved by certified 8(a) firms. It is the Government’s intent to sustain the 8(a) set aside should results of this survey conclude that it is appropriate to do so. Depending on responses to this survey and analysis of market research collected, the Government will develop and refine its procurement strategy at its discretion, which may involve a full and open competition, a set-aside of all or part of the procurement, or pursuit of another acquisition strategy that the Government determines is in its best interest in order to fulfill its requirements.

The principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 541330, Engineering Services (Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons) with a size standard of $47.0 million.

The Government intends to require that 100% of the work requirement be performed by the prime contractor without sub-contracting or teaming with other contractors for the contemplated follow on award for these services. Contract history and previous market research shows that multiple 8(a) firms have capability to perform 100% of the work requirement. Interested respondents to this market survey are required to show how the prime can meet the requirements of the Limitations in Subcontracts as defined in AMS Clause 3.6.1-7, Limitations on Subcontracting.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR OFFERS. A SIR/Request for Offer may be made under a separate announcement in the future. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing vendor responses to this market survey. Therefore any cost associated with a market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor’s expense.

HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS MARKET SURVEY: Interested vendors should submit the items listed below to the point of contact listed at the bottom of this announcement.

1.            Capability Statement. This document is limited to not more than five (5) pages and must include a brief description of the engineering, computer, and administrative services provided by your firm which are same/similar to those services outlined in this market survey and similar/same to the DRAFT statement of work attached to this announcement.

2.            Performance Capacity. Respondents must clearly state capacity to perform 100% of the work requirement as the prime contractor.

Responses to this market survey must be received by close of business Dec. 07, 2023. Submissions should be sent via email to the following point of contact:

Cilony Alejandro

cilony.alejandro@faa.gov