AST Environmental Support Services Final SIR
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 soliciting proposals for AST Environmental Support Services to provide expert consultative services for its Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST). The goal is to facilitate compliance with FAA regulations, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other environmental requirements to support the growing commercial space industry. Proposals are due March 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This contract requires support for environmental compliance related to space launches and reentries. Key services include:
- Reviewing and commenting on license and permit applications for environmental compliance.
- Reviewing and commenting on rules developed by AST for environmental compliance.
- Conducting, developing, or preparing environmental studies, reports, guidance, and analyses.
- Supporting public and stakeholder involvement and outreach for environmental reviews.
- Maintaining electronic records of final environmental documentation.
- Submitting monthly reports on work performed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Time and Materials (T&M)
- Period of Performance: One (1) year base period and four (4) one-year option periods, totaling up to five (5) years.
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Questions Due: January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Proposal Due: March 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: January 15, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Trade-Off Approach, considering:
- Technical Capability (Staffing Plan and Technical Expertise) - Significantly more important.
- Past Performance - More important than Price.
- Price.
Key Attachments & Submission Requirements
- Comment Matrix (0 Comment Matrix_Final.xlsx): Bidders must use this matrix to submit all questions, concerns, and clarification requests.
- Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire (L001 PPQ FINAL.pdf): Offerors must complete Section A and provide this form to three relevant project references, who will then submit Section B directly to the FAA.
- Pricing Worksheet (L002 693KA9-26-R-00009 Pricing Worksheet.xlsx): Offerors must use this template to propose labor rates for specified labor categories, including estimated travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC).
- Labor Category Descriptions (J002 LCATs - Environmental Contract.pdf): Details required qualifications and experience for personnel roles, including Principal Consultant/Program Manager, Senior Consultant/Project Manager, Mid-Level Consultant/Project Manager, Consultant, Junior Consultant, and Researcher.