Aviation Research BAA 2025

SOL #: 692M15-25-R-00004Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, 08405, United States

Place of Performance

Atlantic City, NJ

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

PSC

General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research (AJ11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 3, 2024
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Last Updated
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Dec 2, 2029, 10:00 PM

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) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Solicitation Number 692M15-25-R-00004, for Aviation Research 2025. This BAA seeks research interests from the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace, Aviation Research Division located in Atlantic City, NJ, and other FAA organizations. The BAA is open for a ten-year period, from December 5, 2024, through December 4, 2034, for continuous submission of white papers.

Scope of Work

This BAA supports basic and applied research in general science and technology related to aviation. The specific "Topics of Interest" are dynamic and are updated through amendments. Offerors are invited to submit brief descriptive white papers relevant to the currently listed topics. Recent amendments have added and removed various topics, such as adding Structural Integrity of Metallic Components and Advancing Pavement Condition Assessment Practices, while removing Flight Controls and Mechanical Systems and Airport Unmanned Aircraft System(s) (UAS) Detection and Mitigation Research Program.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
  • Solicitation Number: 692M15-25-R-00004
  • Duration: Open for 10 years (December 5, 2024 - December 4, 2034)
  • System Response Date: December 2, 2029 (for system tracking purposes)
  • Published Date: April 30, 2026 (latest amendment)
  • Set-Aside: None

Evaluation

White papers and subsequent proposals will be assessed according to the instructions and criteria detailed within the BAA. Each specific research topic identifies a Technical Point of Contact (POC) for questions related to that topic.

Additional Notes

Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for all future announcements and amendments, as the list of research topics and other BAA details are subject to change. The latest amendment (009) was issued on April 30, 2026, removing one topic and correcting POC information for another.

People

Points of Contact

Stephen JennissPRIMARY
Christine MeltonSECONDARY

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