The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is soliciting quotes for an Aviation Data, Analysis and Tools Subscription to support congressionally mandated studies. The Request for Quote (RFQ) will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract covering a five-year duration, including a base period and four optional extensions. Vendors are required to provide a data service that includes worldwide airline schedules, U.S. Department of Transportation data, and current fleet information for airlines serving the U.S. market. The subscription must also offer online tools for data interaction, support capabilities, and permissions for data usage and publication.
Quotations will be evaluated based on a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) framework, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and pricing for specific items. Responses are due by November 22, 2024, and must include a ten-page technical approach detailing how the vendor meets the specified requirements. The contract award aims to enhance GAO's analytical capabilities in studying aviation industry trends and regulations through timely and comprehensive data access and support services.
The document outlines Amendment 0001 to Solicitation Number 05GA0A25Q0002 issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), primarily concerning a data service contract for the aviation industry. This amendment revises line item descriptions and confirms a contract term from December 20, 2024, to December 19, 2029, featuring one base year and four options. Vendors are required to submit written quotes by November 22, 2024, with a focus on providing a commercially available data service supporting four user accounts.
The data service must include comprehensive airline schedule data, DOT T-100, DB1B, and Form 41 data, alongside fleet data for airlines serving the U.S. The contractor must ensure secure handling of sensitive data, comply with privacy regulations, and provide user manuals and support resources.
Evaluation of vendor submissions will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procurement strategy, assessing technical compliance and pricing. The procurement process emphasizes strict guidelines for technical requirements, pricing transparency, and adherence to the GAO’s protocols. This solicitation demonstrates the GAO’s need for data services to facilitate mandated studies while ensuring proper guidelines for data sensitivity and contractor responsibilities.