The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Market Survey Announcement for potential vendors to support the Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) for Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS). This initiative aims to address problem resolution, ensure system performance, and facilitate planning and testing for Regional Groups. The selected contractor will serve as the Central Reporting Agency (CRA) or North Atlantic Data Link Monitoring Agency (NAT DLMA), responsible for evaluating and investigating FANS data link problem reports, analyzing performance data, and recommending solutions to stakeholders. The contract is anticipated to be for five years, comprising one base year and four option years. The FAA is seeking capability statements from interested vendors, specifically requesting information on their services, knowledge, experience, and past work with government agencies or private industry. Responses, including a capability statement and a completed Business Declaration Form, must be submitted via email by August 27, 2025, at 12 p.m. EDT.

This government file outlines the scope of work for a contractor to serve as the Central Reporting Agency (CRA) or North Atlantic Data Link Monitoring Agency (NAT DLMA) for various international aviation groups, including ISPACG, IPACG, and the NAT working group. The primary responsibility involves analyzing and resolving Future Air Navigation System (FANS) data link problem reports from stakeholders globally. The contractor will evaluate problems, recommend dispositions, analyze performance data, and support FAA activities and regional meetings. Key tasks include implementing a corrective action system for problem reports (up to 832 over five years), ensuring data confidentiality, and preparing technical reports for meetings. The contractor must also possess specific tools like avionics test benches and ATS ground system simulators, provide FAA test support for communication and flight data transfer, and submit quarterly progress reports. The contract duration is a one-year base period with four one-year options, with travel costs included in the firm-fixed price.

The Business Declaration (OMB Control No. 2120-0595, FAA Template No. 61) is a standardized form for businesses to provide essential identifying and operational information to the government. It collects details such as firm name, address, tax ID, contact information, and the declarant's position. The form also inquires about controlling interest (including various minority and gender classifications), whether the declarant is responsible for day-to-day management, the nature of the business (NAIC codes), years in business, number of employees, type of ownership, and gross receipts for the last three years. Additionally, it asks about the firm's status as a small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or socially and economically disadvantaged small business. The declaration concludes with a statement affirming the truthfulness of the provided information, warning of criminal prosecution for false statements.