FAA WJHTC: Anticipated timeframe for release for the FAA Second Level Engineering (SLE ) support services Acquisition
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, 08405, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e3eacccf7874ae7969dffc0bcacf800/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to release a Screening Information Request (SIR) for Second Level Engineering (SLE) support services at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This procurement aims to provide engineering support for the Terminal and EnRoute & Oceanic Second Level Engineering Groups, with the contract expected to be awarded as a single indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract utilizing a Time & Materials (T&M) basis for individual task orders. The opportunity is exclusively set aside for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business (SEDB 8(a)) certified vendors, and the anticipated solicitation number is 692M15-25-R-00001, with the SIR expected to be released within the next 60 days. Interested vendors can reach out to Alan McCarty at alan.mccarty@faa.gov or Christine Yezzo at christine.yezzo@faa.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alan McCarty
    alan.mccarty@faa.gov
    Christine Yezzo
    christine.yezzo@faa.gov
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