Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution via a Web-based Application
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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 U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Aviation Analysis (OAA) is seeking a Contractor to provide an Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution via a web-based application. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a total of five years, awarded under Full and Open Competition on a Best Value basis. A mandatory solution demonstration must be scheduled by March 2, 2026, and proposals are due by March 27, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
OAA requires a web-based application tool to provide global airline schedule, airfare, and market demand data. This data is crucial for analyzing the economic impact of aviation policies, reviewing airline transactions, and supporting DOT route selection proceedings. The solution must support 24/7 access for at least 10 analysts and include global origination and destination (OD) data, fare data, service class information, fair share/QSI data, local and flow data by route and carrier, and global schedule data (historical, current, future) with flight-level granularity. It also requires current and historical fleet information, advanced booking data back to 2005, weekly schedule updates, and monthly demand/fare file updates. Annual user training is also a requirement.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods, totaling five years (approximately May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2031).
- NAICS Code: 541511, "Custom Computer Programming Services" (Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 Million)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20590, United States
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Tuesday, February 11, 2026, at noon EST.
- Mandatory Demonstration: Offerors must schedule a demonstration of their solution by March 2, 2026, 12 PM EST, and complete it prior to submitting a proposal. Schedule by emailing Melinda.Riddick@dot.gov and Robin.Golden@dot.gov with available times.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2026, 10 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Email proposals to Melinda.Riddick@dot.gov (cc Robin.Golden@dot.gov). Reference "RFP: 693JK426R600002 (Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution Application)" in the subject line.
- Award Basis: Best Value. Evaluation will prioritize Technical Capability/Approach/Data Updates/Comprehensiveness, Presentation/Demonstration, Web-based Application, and Past Performance over Price.
- Notes: Proposals must be valid for at least 90 calendar days. Technical and pricing proposals are required in separate volumes. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.