FAA UAS Broad Agency Announcement Request for Information (RFI)
ID: 697DCK-UAS-RFI-BAAType: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCSFORT WORTH, TX, 76177, USA

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Scientific Research and Development ServicesT (5417)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5275b3a9a680427e9b66b6c0650e5073/view
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) through its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office to gather insights from aviation stakeholders regarding research areas that support the safe and efficient integration of new aircraft technologies, including UAS and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), into the National Airspace System (NAS). The RFI seeks feedback on various proposed research focus areas such as operations beyond visual line of sight, traffic management systems, societal impacts, and technology standards, emphasizing that this is not a solicitation for proposals and that any costs incurred in responding will be the responsibility of the participants. Responses to the RFI must be submitted by 3:00 PM ET on December 2, 2024, and should be directed to the primary contacts, Karina Espinosa and Kristin Frantz, via the provided email addresses. The FAA will not provide feedback on submissions, and all documents should be marked as proprietary as necessary.

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    Karina Espinosa, Contracting Officer
    (404) 305-5782
    Karina.Espinosa@faa.gov
    Kristin Frantz, Contracting Officer
    (404) 305-5779
    Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov
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    New Entrants Research Focus Areas RFI.pdf
    The FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking feedback from aviation stakeholders regarding research areas that support the safe and efficient integration of new aircraft technologies, such as UAS and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), into the National Airspace System (NAS). This RFI aims to gather insights on proposed research focus areas, including operations beyond visual line of sight, traffic management systems, societal impacts, and technology standards among others. It clarifies that the RFI is not a solicitation for proposals and that costs incurred in responding are at the expense of participants. Responses should be submitted by December 2, 2024, with specific guidelines for format and contact information. The FAA emphasizes that feedback may not be provided, and responses will not obligate the FAA to any future proposals. This initiative reflects the FAA’s commitment to developing informed policies and operational frameworks that facilitate the safe integration of new entrants into the aviation sector.
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