6973GH-26-RFI-00002 - FAA MOBILE TECH REFRESH – Market Survey
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a Market Survey (RFI), identified as 6973GH-26-RFI-00002, for its Mobile Tech Refresh initiative. The purpose is to gather information for the potential acquisition of 82 Rugged Science Manufactured Server Assemblies, Part Number V544A6BHVF7M1TT. This RFI is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal. Responses are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The FAA seeks to acquire 82 rugged computer server assemblies with specific technical specifications. These include:
- Processor: 10th Gen Intel i9-10900TE CPU (35W)
- Graphics: NVIDIA Ada MXM3.1 RTX A5000 Ada GPU (16GB GDDR6)
- Memory: 64GB DDR4 RAM (2x 32GB)
- Storage: 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD and 2TB 2.5" SATA SSD
- Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (preinstalled)
- Connectivity: (2) GigE LAN, (6) USB 3.2, (3) COM, (2) SIM
- Other Features: TPM 2.0, 32 Isolated DIO, System Fan
- Model: EVS2010F-A500-109T-64-256W-2-T
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Market Survey (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Nature of competition is undecided; seeking interest from small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), or SBA 8(a) certified firms for potential set-asides.
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Central Time (Oklahoma Time)
- Published: March 12, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used to determine whether adequate competition is available and to assess the level of interest and capability within the industry, particularly from the small business community. This will inform future procurement strategies.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit:
- Capability Statement: Detailed description of similar government contracts previously awarded.
- SBA 8(a) Certification: Copy of certification letter, if applicable.
All responses must be submitted electronically to tamara.m.maxwell@faa.gov with the subject line "6973GH-26-RFI-00002 - FAA MOBILE TECH REFRESH – Market Survey". No phone calls will be accepted; all inquiries must be in writing via email.