UAS BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT Solicitation Number: 697DCK-25-R-00278 Call 001-2026
ID: 697DCK-25-R-00278Type: Solicitation
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCSFORT WORTH, TX, 76177, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH (AS12)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6ab1bbd784094d2a911f3615f7c86922/view
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    The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) under Solicitation Number 697DCK-25-R-00278, specifically Call 001-2026, inviting proposals for the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System. This opportunity seeks Whitepapers that demonstrate and validate systems and technologies aligned with key focus areas such as UAS Traffic Management, Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight operations, and Advanced Air Mobility, among others. The FAA aims to enhance UAS integration in accordance with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, with a total funding cap of $24 million available until September 30, 2028, requiring a minimum 1:1 cost-share from respondents. Interested parties must submit technical questions by October 17, 2025, and Whitepapers by November 14, 2025, to the Contracting Officer, Scott E. Raber, at Scott.E.Raber@faa.gov, with awards anticipated by September 30, 2026.

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    Scott E. Raber, Contracting Officer
    Scott.E.Raber@faa.gov
    Kristin T. Frantz, Contracting Officer
    Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov
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    UAS BAA 25-28 Solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00278 Final.pdf
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Solicitation# 697DCK-25-R-00278, a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This BAA seeks Whitepapers from the UAS industry to advance the integration of UAS into the national airspace system (NAS), in line with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The program, active until September 30, 2028, has a total funding cap of $24 million, subject to annual availability, and requires a 1:1 minimum cost-share. Key focus areas include UAS Traffic Management (UTM), Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations, Electronic Conspicuity (EC), Command and Control (C2) Link Technologies, Detect and Avoid (DAA) Technologies, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Respondents must submit Whitepapers detailing their proposed projects, which will be evaluated based on operational readiness, mission importance, and funding availability. Selected Whitepapers may receive a Request for Proposal (RFP). All flight testing must partner with one of the seven FAA UAS Test Sites, requiring a Letter of Attestation from the chosen site.
    UAS BAA Call 001-2026 for Whitepapers Final.pdf
    The FAA has issued a Call for Whitepapers (697DCK-25-R-00278, Call 001-2026) under its UAS Broad Agency Announcement. This call seeks proposals for demonstrating and validating systems and technologies to safely integrate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System. Respondents must adhere to the UAS BAA and this Whitepaper Call, submitting proposals linked to specific Focus Areas. Key requirements include a Letter of Attestation from a partnering FAA UAS Test Site, a Rough Order of Magnitude for the project, and adherence to a 1:1 minimum cost-share requirement, where the FAA will fund no more than 50% of the total cost. Submissions must follow specific naming and formatting conventions. Whitepapers will be evaluated based on their applicability to FAA's mission, operational readiness, and funding availability. Selected Whitepapers will advance to the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. Technical questions are due by October 17, 2025, and Whitepapers by November 14, 2025. An anticipated $12,000,000 in funding is available, with awards expected by September 30, 2026.
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