FAA (STEM) Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Program
ID: 693KA9-25-STEM_ITEMSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION693KA9 CONTRACTING FOR SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 20591, USA

NAICS

Advertising Material Distribution Services (541870)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: ADVERTISING (R701)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2b4c0803c19149ad813f546cb91ca0f7/view
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking information through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) related to its STEM Aviation and Space Education (AVSED) Program, specifically for FAA-branded STEM items aimed at K-12 educational outreach. The procurement aims to identify small businesses, particularly those classified as Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SEDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small businesses, and general small businesses, that can supply materials such as stress relievers, pens, and educational resources to engage students in STEM and enhance public understanding of the FAA's mission. Interested vendors must submit a cover sheet, capabilities statement, and background experience by January 22, 2025, with a virtual industry event scheduled for January 15, 2025, to discuss the requirements further; registration for this event is required by January 13, 2025. For inquiries, vendors can contact the FAA AAQ 410 Contracting Office at 9-AWA-AAQ410-Contracting-Team@faa.gov.

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    FAA AAQ 410 Contracting Office
    9-AWA-AAQ410-Contracting-Team@faa.gov
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    Final_STEM Package_6Jan2025.pdf
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking information through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) related to its STEM Aviation and Space Education Program. The RFI aims to identify vendors capable of supplying FAA-branded STEM items for educational outreach directed at K-12 students. Interested small businesses, particularly those in socio-economic categories such as SEDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, and SB, are invited to submit their capabilities statements by January 22, 2025. The contract will provide outreach materials necessary for engaging students in STEM and enhancing public understanding of the FAA's mission. This RFI is not a formal proposal request, and vendors will not receive compensation for their responses. A virtual industry event is scheduled for January 15, 2025, to further discuss the requirements, with a registration deadline of January 13. Vendors are expected to provide a cover sheet, a capabilities statement, and past experience on similar projects, adhering to Buy America Act requirements. The anticipated scope of supply includes branded items such as stress relievers, pens, and educational materials. The FAA seeks to ensure adequate competition and may set aside contracts specifically for small businesses, depending on vendor responses.
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