NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT WITH A SINGLE SOURCE: FAA Contract Tower (FCT) Aviation Liability Insurance Contract Award Public Announcement

1. Introduction/Statement of Intent

This announcement is for informational purposes only and not a solicitation or request for offer.

In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS) 3.2.2.4, the FAA intends to award a single source contract for twelve (12) months to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. of 18100 Von Karman Avenue, 10th Floor, Irvine, CA, 92612.

2. Description of Supplies/Services

The FAA Contract Tower (FCT) program must provide for a structured approach for acquiring Aviation Liability Insurance to cover current and future FCTs. The economic objective of the Aviation Liability Insurance Program is to gain FCT liability insurance at costs favorable to the FAA.In support the FCT Aviation Liability Insurance program, Alliant provides brokerage services, advisory services, claim management services, and other Aviation Liability program management functions.

3. Single Source Rationale

A single source contract to Alliant to continue providing brokerage services to acquire aviation liability insurance is in the best interest of the FAA. The FAA Contract Tower Program is an integral part of the NAS. The FCT Aviation Liability Insurance Program is critical to the stability of that Program. Continuity of services are mandatory to sustain the safe operations of the National Airspace System (NAS) for the flying public in general any delay or disruption to this follow-on procurement could result in potential major impacts to the safety and efficiency of the system. The loss of aviation insurance will impact the 264 FCT towers. The potential financial risk to the FAA and the affected local communities could be significant. In addition, the expiration of the current contract is September 30, 2024, and will not allow sufficient time to evaluate and award a new competitive contract. The FAA is planning to compete the follow-on acquisition. The final SIR is anticipated to be published in 1st quarter FY2025. The award of the competitive follow-on contract is anticipated for no later than 4th quarter FY2025.

Please direct any inquiries to this announcement to Patrick Weare at patrick.weare@faa.gov and Malie Chhang at malie.p.chhang@faa.gov.