RFP # 6000002329 - Request for Proposals for Performance of Expert Professional Aeronautical Technical Services and Safety Management Systems (SMS) Consulting Services during 2025 through 2029 - OPEN

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is soliciting proposals for RFP # 6000002329, seeking expert professional Aeronautical Technical Services and Safety Management Systems (SMS) Consulting Services to be performed on a "call-in" basis during 2025 through 2029. The scope of services encompasses a wide range of aviation-related technical tasks, including air traffic control standards evaluation, aircraft operations analysis, safety risk assessments, SMS technology review, performance indicator development, and research into safety technologies and best practices. Proposing firms must demonstrate a minimum of three relevant projects within the last ten years and have at least two individuals with five years of comparable experience. The RFP will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, considering technical qualifications and cost, with the potential for subsequent negotiations with the most qualified firms. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with proposals due by October 10, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, to be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform.

The Port Authority has established specific diversity participation goals for this procurement, including 20% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), 10% for Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 3% for Service-disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBs). Self-performing MWBE prime contractors can potentially satisfy both the MBE and WBE goals, though they are still encouraged to identify separate subcontractors. Compensation will be based on multipliers applied to actual salaries, with the potential for lump-sum task orders. The Port Authority may retain multiple firms for these services, creating a multi-award contract across nine distinct service categories. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive and flexible approach to procuring aviation consulting services, with task orders to be determined on an as-needed basis throughout the four-year contract period. Extensive insurance requirements are in place, including $5 million in Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability Insurance.