ARP HQ Strategic Planning Support
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 to identify qualified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) capable of providing Strategic Planning Support for its Office of Airports (ARP). The FAA seeks specialized expertise in strategic planning, facilitation, ideation, training, and development of strategic plans to transform the organization. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide executive-level strategic planning support to ARP, focusing on designing, developing, operationalizing, and communicating a comprehensive three-year strategic plan. Key tasks outlined in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) include:
- Program Management Support: Task order management, project planning, reporting (monthly status, financial), quality control, and transition support.
- Strategic Optimization: Developing a three-year strategic plan, facilitating leadership sessions, and conducting monthly executive discovery and quarterly strategic planning sessions.
- Ideation Support: Fostering collaboration, facilitating workshops, and designing frameworks for generating innovative solutions.
- Facilitation: Providing customized facilitation for strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and business continuity planning.
- Vision and Strategic Plan Development & Communication: Analyzing ARP's mission, developing the strategic plan and communication strategy, and establishing KPI tracking mechanisms.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS: 541611 (Management Consulting Services) with a $24.5M size standard
- Period of Performance: Anticipated one-year base period with one one-year option period.
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: May 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Published: May 12, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit:
- A Capabilities Statement (max 2 pages, Times New Roman 12pt font).
- Three examples of relevant past or current projects (max 1 page, Times New Roman 12pt font).
- SAM.gov Representations and Certifications.
- Attached Business Declaration form.
- A copy of their SBA woman-owned small business certification letter (if applicable).
Additional Notes
This is a market survey for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. The FAA will not pay for information received. The requirement is new, with no incumbent contractor.