Request for Information for Innovative Solutions for FAA Application and Database Modernization
ID: SSD-RFI-1Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/14969605b8984cc9a4b5bdf4de77fc66/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking innovative solutions for the modernization of its application and database infrastructure through a Request for Information (RFI). The primary objectives of this procurement include reducing sustainment costs, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving system interoperability while addressing legacy technical challenges and ensuring scalability. This initiative is critical for the FAA as it aims to overcome complex interoperability requirements and data sensitivity issues across its systems. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by January 7, 2026, to inform the FAA's acquisition strategy, with inquiries directed to Daniel Farrell or Eric Waterman at SSDRFI@faa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Daniel Farrell
    SSDRFI@faa.gov
    Eric Waterman
    SSDRFI@faa.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    SSD_RFI_2025-12-04.pdf
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Market Survey/Request for Information (RFI) to gather innovative solutions for modernizing its application and database infrastructure. This RFI, superseding the previous Software Solution Delivery (SSD) acquisition, seeks to address legacy technical debt and complex interoperability requirements across the entire FAA through a Challenge Based Acquisition (ChBA) model. The FAA's objectives include reducing sustainment costs, increasing operational efficiency, improving system interoperability, and adopting sustainable, future-ready solutions. Key challenges involve data sensitivity, integration with existing systems, business continuity, and ensuring scalability. The RFI requests industry feedback on acquisition structures, platform recommendations, challenge design, timelines, participant selection, evaluation metrics, cost assessment, and risk mitigation strategies. Responses are due by January 7, 2026, and will inform the FAA's acquisition strategy.
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