Aviation Research BAA 2025
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) 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.