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

No NAICS code specified

PSC

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

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8c7e549b86a74d59949784f8a9a399ff/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 3, 2024

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

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 is open for ten (10) years, from December 5, 2024, through December 4, 2034, to support research interests from the William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace, Aviation Research Division, and other FAA organizations. The opportunity seeks General Science and Technology R&D Services; Basic Research (PSC AJ11).

Scope of Research

This BAA continuously seeks white papers for various research topics. Multiple amendments have updated the list of "Topics of Interest." The latest amendments have:

Added: Structural Integrity of Metallic Components (Amendment 008), Nickle Anomaly Fatigue Testing (Amendment 007), Advancing Pavement Condition Assessment Practices for Airport Pavements (Amendment 006), Enhancement of Airport Pavement Layer Backcalculation Software (BAKFAA) (Amendment 004), Engineering Analysis of Field Monitoring and Instrumentation Data (Amendment 002), and Future of Oversight (Amendment 002).
Deleted: Develop Measurements, Specifications, and Guidance for Multiple Bump Events of Airport Pavement Roughness (Amendment 005), and Airport Unmanned Aircraft System(s) (UAS) Detection and Mitigation Research Program (Amendments 001 & 003).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) / Solicitation
Solicitation Number: 692M15-25-R-00004
Duration: December 5, 2024, to December 4, 2034 (10 years)
Set-Aside: None specified
Response Date: December 2, 2029 (overall BAA response date, but continuous submissions)
Published Date: March 12, 2026 (latest amendment publication)
Place of Performance: Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City, NJ

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors are invited to submit brief descriptive white papers relevant to the current Topics of Interest. Each topic identifies a Technical Point of Contact (POC) for questions. White papers and subsequent proposals will be assessed according to the instructions and criteria detailed within the BAA. This is an open request, and topics may be added or removed.