Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution via a Web-based Application

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (00007) modifies the solicitation for the Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution Application.

Key changes include:

• Proposal Due Date Extension: Moved from March 27, 2026, to Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10 am EST.

• Page Requirement Increase: The page limit for Volume I - Technical Capacity/Approach/Frequency of Data Updates/Comprehensiveness of Historical Data has been increased from 60 to 75 pages (excluding resumes and table of content/descriptions).

• Modular Procurement Framework Integration: The solicitation is updated to incorporate a Modular Procurement Framework for AI and Data Integration.

• Contract Pricing (Volume II): A "Modular Pricing Requirement" is added, requiring offerors to provide a standalone price for data provision, decoupled from software or AI applications. The cost/price proposal must clearly separate raw data costs from interface and AI tool costs.

• Technical Approach (Section "Description/Technical Approach" & Part I): Requirements are expanded to include detailed responses on:

  • Data Sources and Methodology: Comprehensive explanation of data acquisition, collection, processing, aggregation, and validation methods, ensuring data dates back to at least 2005.
  • AI Integration Plans: Detailed clarification of AI's role, integration into back-end and front-end UI/UX, and mechanisms for system transparency.
  • Guardrails and Models: Description of how appropriate guardrails (e.g., content filters, bias mitigation) will be ensured and how AI models will be managed to prevent compromised analysis.
  • AI Testing: Specific methodology for testing AI tools prior to and during deployment.
  • Accuracy Assurance: Details on mechanisms and protocols to ensure data accuracy and accuracy of AI-generated outputs.

• User Requirements (Section "User Requirements" & Part III - Web-Based Application): Requirements for the user interface (UI) are expanded to clarify technical capabilities. Offerors must describe UI functionality and capability, demonstrating support for DOT analysts in executing custom reports, advanced booking evaluations, and market queries. If a customized UI is proposed, details on the process and scope determination for enhancements are required.

• Proposal Due Date

• Volume I - Technical Capacity/Approach/Frequency of Data Updates/Comprehensiveness of Historical Data (Page Count)

• Section 1: Contract Pricing & Volume II (Price)

• Section "Description/Technical Approach" & Part I (Technical Capacity)

• Section "User Requirements" & Part III (Web-Based Application)

• Proposal deadline has been extended.

• Page requirements for the technical volume have increased.

• Offerors must now address specific requirements related to modular pricing, data provenance, AI integration, AI guardrails and testing, and detailed UI functionality.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation Amendment 00006 for a contract recompete. It clarifies various aspects of the requirement, including technical details, submission instructions, and contract terms.

• Contract Recompete: The solicitation is a recompete of an existing contract held by Sabre.
• Historical Contract Value: The approximate historical contract value is $640K+.
• SOW: The Statement of Work (SOW) remains unchanged from the current contract.
• Demonstration: The demonstration will not be formally scored, but specific scenarios and requirements are detailed in an Excel spreadsheet. The format and agenda are at the offeror's discretion.
• Data Requirements: Data back to at least 2005 is required, with continuous historical coverage preferred. The expected booking window horizon is "as much as possible." Monthly update cadence for data is acceptable, but more frequent refresh is preferred.
• Integration: Export capability for ingestion into internal analytical tools is required. API access is not necessary, but a facility for non-programmers to export data is needed.
• Hosting & Security: Specific cybersecurity compliance requirements and hosting environment details are referenced in an Excel spreadsheet (row 54).
• Data Export: Bulk data export (CSV/API) is required.
• Innovation: The government is open to AI-assisted analytics, predictive modeling, or enhanced visualization capabilities beyond minimum SOW requirements.
• Deadlines: The government is not considering extensions for the proposal submission deadline following demonstrations.

This document clarifies key aspects of the solicitation, including technical requirements, data handling, demonstration procedures, and submission expectations. Bidders should review these clarifications carefully to ensure their proposals accurately address the government's needs. No changes to the proposal submission deadline are anticipated.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (00006) posts additional questions and answers related to the "Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution Application" RFP.

These Q&A were received on Friday, February 13, 2026, and were not initially included in the Final Q&A Excel Spreadsheet.

This amendment primarily impacts the Q&A documentation associated with the solicitation.

This amendment serves to finalize the Q&A process, indicating that all questions the Government will entertain have now been posted.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the DOT's "Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution via a Web-based Application" opportunity. It clarifies requirements, submission details, and contract terms.

• User Count & Pricing: The DOT anticipates a maximum of 10 users, with flexibility for per-user licensing or a blanket price up to a 10-user threshold.

• Data Sources: Vendors are expected to obtain data from available sources, with the DOT's current vendor using over ten sources. The solution should integrate disparate data sources for comprehensive insights.

• Contracting: The opportunity is a recompete of contract 693JK421C600002, previously held by Sabre. The SOW has been revised with more emphasis on data depth, breadth, and UI usability.

• Submission Requirements: Price should be submitted as a separate Volume II. Abbreviations and references are excluded from the page count, and the total page count for Volume I has been increased to 90.

• Demonstration: Demonstrations should not exceed 60 minutes and can include Q&A. Specific use case scenarios have been provided, focusing on year-over-year market analysis, seat capacity, and gateway airport traffic.

• Data Requirements: Historical data back to at least 2005 is preferred for all datasets, though flexibility exists on a dataset-by-dataset basis. Vendors are required to procure commercial data.

• Performance: Work must be USA-based and performed by a US company. The system should be accessible globally, with vendors determining hosting and security solutions.

• Proposal Due Date: Corrected to Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

• Bidder Questions Due: Corrected to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at noon EST.

• Volume Structure: Price Proposal must be a separate Volume II.

• Page Limits: Volume I page limit increased to 90 pages; specific parts of Volume I are excluded from this limit.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment corrects a typo in Amendment 00004.

• The original intent of Amendment 00004 was to post answers to questions.

• The word "correct" in Amendment 00004 was a typo and should be disregarded.

• Not applicable, as this amendment is for a typo correction.

• No changes to proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors are indicated by this amendment.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (00004) to RFP 693JK426R600002, "Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution Application," dated 02/20/2026, is issued to correct previously posted answers to questions.

This amendment specifically addresses corrections to answers provided in response to vendor questions.

While this amendment corrects prior information, it does not explicitly state if proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors have been modified. Bidders should review the corrected answers carefully for any potential impact on their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment corrects the proposal submission due date.

• Proposals are now due on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

• Proposal submission due date.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been changed to Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Amendment / Modification

• Extends the question submission deadline to 9:00 AM EST on February 13, 2026.

• The RFP attachment in SAM.gov had an issue, and the RFP has been reuploaded.

• No additional questions will be accepted after the new deadline.

• Question submission deadline.

• RFP attachment availability.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for an Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution via a web-based application tool. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Aviation Analysis (OAA), is seeking a contractor to provide this solution. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued separately. The requirement is for commercial items under FAR Part 12.

• A web-based application tool for airline analysis and scheduling.

• The solution must provide comprehensive U.S. and international market data, including airfare, demand, schedule, and fleet information.

• Data requirements include global origination/destination (OD) data, fare data, fair share/QSI data, local and flow data, global schedule data (historical, current, future), fleet information, and advanced booking data.

• Data should be available from at least 2005.

• The solution must support at least 10 users with a robust user interface, allowing for custom and pre-defined reports.

• User training (3 days per year) and customer support services are required.

• A demonstration of the solution is a mandatory decisional criterion for award.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: One (1) base year followed by four (4) one-year option periods (totaling five years).

• NAICS Code: 541511, "Custom Computer Programming Services."

• Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 Million.

• Basis for Award: "Best Value."

• Questions Due: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, by noon EST.

• Proposal Submissions Due: Thursday, March 27, 2026, by 10 AM EST via email to Melinda.Riddick@dot.gov with a cc to Robin.Golden@dot.gov.

• Demonstration Scheduling: Offerors must schedule a demonstration by 12 PM EST on or before March 2, 2026.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated capabilities, technical factors, and price, with technical factors being more important than price.

• Full and Open Competition.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Cost/Price).

• The technical proposal has a page limit of 60 pages (excluding resumes).

• Past performance will be evaluated and must include at least three recent, relevant projects.

• A Non-Disclosure Agreement is attached.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment corrects the due date for vendor questions.

• The due date for questions has been corrected.

• Questions are now due on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at noon EST, instead of Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

The U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Aviation Analysis (OAA) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an "Airline Analysis and Scheduling Solution." This solution will be a web-based application tool designed to provide OAA with global airline schedule, airfare, and market demand data. This data is critical for analyzing the economic impact of aviation policies, reviewing airline transactions, and supporting DOT route selection proceedings.

• A web-based application tool accessible to at least 10 analysts.

• Access to global origination and destination (OD) data, fare data, service class information, fair share/QSI data, and local and flow data by route and carrier.

• Global schedule data (historical, current, future) with flight-level granularity.

• Current and historical fleet information per airline, including capacity and cabin configuration.

• Advanced booking data by market and airline, with data available back to at least 2005.

• Weekly updates to schedule data (e.g., OAG, Innovata) and monthly updates to demand and fare files.

• The solution must support 24/7 access.

• Three days of new user or refresher training annually for up to 10 users, or advanced training for up to three users.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: One (1) base year and four (4) one-year option periods, totaling five years. Approximate dates: May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2031.

• Award Basis: Best Value.

• Questions Due: Tuesday, February 11, 2026, noon EST.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2026, 10 AM EST via email to Melinda.Riddick@dot.gov (cc Robin.Golden@dot.gov).

• Mandatory Demonstration: Offerors must schedule and provide a demonstration of their solution prior to proposal submission. Demonstrations must be scheduled by 12 PM EST on or before March 2, 2026.

• Proposals will be evaluated on a Best Value basis, with Technical Capability/Approach/Data Updates/Comprehensiveness, Presentation/Demonstration, Web-based Application, and Past Performance combined being more important than Price.

• NAICS Code: 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services.

• Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 Million.

• This acquisition is a Full and Open Competition.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Proposals must be valid for at least 90 calendar days.

• Offerors must provide a technical description and pricing proposal in two separate volumes.