Domestic and International flight planning services
ID: 6973GH-25-T-DIFPSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

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https://sam.gov/opp/77d08ba71d4b47058dd1409a991a0845/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is seeking qualified vendors to provide domestic and international flight planning services. The contract requires 24/7 flight planning assistance, unlimited internet-based services, and comprehensive operational support for both domestic and international missions, which include approximately 25 international missions annually and the generation of around 16,000 flight plans each year. This initiative is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient flight operations while adhering to stringent aviation regulations, including the facilitation of diplomatic clearances and real-time flight monitoring. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by January 14, 2025, to Erick Martinez at erick.i.martinez-abril@faa.gov, with a question-and-answer session closing on January 4, 2025.

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    Erick Martinez
    erick.i.martinez-abril@faa.gov
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    PWS INTERNATIONAL TRIP PLANNING AND GROUND SUPPORT FY24.docx
    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeks a contractor to provide International Trip Planning Services for its Flight Program Operations, which manages a fleet of 29 aircraft. The contract entails providing 24/7 flight planning assistance, unlimited internet-based services, and comprehensive operational support for domestic and international missions. The FAA conducts around 25 international missions annually, requiring an average of 21 days each and generating approximately 16,000 flight plans yearly. Key responsibilities for the contractor include offering a web-based portal for monitoring trip status, generating computer flight plans, supporting ground handling needs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The contractor must facilitate diplomatic clearances and provide real-time flight monitoring, including weather and navigation updates. Deliverables also encompass user training, monthly reporting on flight missions, and maintaining high security standards as per the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). This initiative underscores the FAA's commitment to ensuring safe, efficient flight operations while adhering to rigorous aviation regulations and providing robust support for its operational needs.
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