Common Automation Platform - Request for Information
ID: CAP2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION693KA7 ENROUTE & TERMINAL CONTRACTSWASHINGTON, DC, 20591, USA

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; AEROSPACE RESEARCH; BASIC RESEARCH (AS21)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6497e82b4d324d70a3208db9b2580ecb/view
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    Description

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the development of a Common Automation Platform (CAP) aimed at modernizing the Air Traffic Control System (ATC). This initiative is part of a broader effort to replace outdated systems such as ERAM and STARS with a unified, state-of-the-art platform, and the FAA is looking for innovative ideas, technologies, and procurement strategies that align with its Automation Evolution Strategy (AES). The RFI includes inquiries on various critical aspects such as system integration, advanced automation, user experience, and security, with responses due by December 19, 2025. Interested parties can contact David L. Reynolds at david.l.reynolds@faa.gov or Katherine McCray at katherine.mccray@faa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David L. Reynolds
    (202) 267-0795
    david.l.reynolds@faa.gov
    Katherine McCray
    (202) 267-0657
    katherine.mccray@faa.gov
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for developing a brand-new Air Traffic Control System (ATC) and a Common Automation Platform (CAP). This initiative, aligned with presidential and secretarial directives, aims to replace legacy systems like ERAM and STARS with a unified, state-of-the-art platform. The FAA is open to innovative ideas, technologies, procurement strategies, and implementation structures, including Enterprise Re-Architecture and Operationally Proven Platform approaches. The RFI poses detailed questions across various critical areas, including CAP solution approaches, business models, data rights, system integration and interoperability, functional coverage, reliability, safety, data harmonization, advanced automation (AI/ML), user experience, deployment strategies, security, performance, scalability, cost-value analysis, and system safety assurance. Additionally, it seeks information on corporate experience, operational product availability, and alignment with the FAA's Automation Evolution Strategy (AES) principles, particularly regarding modularity, third-party integration, and preventing vendor lock-in. Responses are confidential and due by December 19, 2025.
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