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 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.
Contact Information
- Primary: Stephen Jenniss (stephen.jenniss@faa.gov)
- Secondary: Christine Melton (Christine.M.Melton@faa.gov)