NAS Safety, Execution, and Management Solutions (NSEMS)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the National Airspace System (NAS) Safety, Execution and Management Solutions (NSEMS) Contract. The primary goal is to support the FAA's strategic vision of making aviation safer, smarter, more secure, and efficient, and to deliver benefits through enhancements, improvements, innovations, and upgrades to NAS technology and infrastructure.

The NSEMS contract is intended for the acquisition of solution services to assist the FAA in modernizing the NAS and supporting its ongoing maintenance, repair, and sustainment. The scope encompasses three Mission Pillars (Safety, Execution, and Management) and thirteen Functional Work Areas, requiring a broad range of labor, resources, and skills. Additionally, eight Program Management Work Areas will be utilized for contract management.

Key functional areas include:

• Mission Safety (EOSH, Security, and Safety Solutions)
• Mission Execution (Aeronautical Charting, Automation and IT, Configuration Management, Emerging Technologies, Engineering, and Flight Procedures Solutions)
• Mission Management (Business Intelligence & Data Analytics, Corporate Work Plan, Financial Management, Planning, and Training Solutions)

Program Management Work Areas include:

• National Program Management
• National Business Operations
• National Staffing and Human Resources
• National Contract and Subcontracts Administration
• Cost Management
• Task Order Management
• Information Management
• Transition

Contractors must provide services that reflect quality workmanship and are delivered in a timely manner. Operational Risk Management (ORM) practices are mandatory. Performance will be measured through various means including quality control, cost management, and adherence to specific Task Order requirements. Specific metrics and reporting requirements will be detailed in individual Task Orders and contract clauses.

Work will be accomplished at various FAA locations including Headquarters, Regional Offices, Aeronautical Center, Technical Center, specific field sites within the U.S. and its territories, authorized contractor site locations, and potentially international locations. Work locations will be designated within individual Task Orders.

• Contractors must support FAA locations and be prepared to supply a broad range of labor and skills.
• Incidental purchases of material, equipment, or hardware may be required and are subject to pre-approval.
• All requirements must be ordered using Task Orders, which will be paperless with digital signatures.
• Contractors must maintain a virtual environment (NDE2) capable of supporting at least 300 virtual servers.
• Adherence to Government Information Systems Security policies and procedures is required.
• A Transition Plan must be submitted for the transition from the predecessor NISC IV contract.

Other / Unclassified (RFI / Market Survey)

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) / Market Survey issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the National Airspace System (NAS) Safety, Execution, and Management Solutions (NSEMS) contract. The FAA is seeking to understand industry capabilities and interest in providing services to modernize the national airspace system, enhance safety, increase capacity, and improve air traffic management. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes to help determine the acquisition strategy and assess competition.

• Opportunity Type: RFI / Market Survey

• Original Response Date: May 4, 2026

• Product Service Code (PSC): K017 – Modification of Equipment – Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment

• NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services

• Place of Performance: Various FAA Sites & Vendor Locations

• Cover Sheet (max 1 page): Vendor name, address, website, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, UEI, Point of Contact (email/phone), type of business (socio-economic categories), and GSA contract number (if applicable).

• Capabilities Statement & Market Information (max 10 pages): Describe expertise related to the draft SOW, specifically regarding Mission Safety, Mission Execution, and Mission Management pillars. Also, identify services that enhance the NSEMS program. Industry feedback on the draft SOW, potential roadblocks, and suggestions for improvement are requested, including comments on PSC/NAICS codes.

• Geographic Presence Questionnaire: Complete the matrix found on the "Capability by Region" tab.

• Background/Past Experience (max 2 pages): Provide details on up to three similar prime contractor projects completed in the last 3-5 years, including name, value, point of contact, description (challenges/successes), and company role/services.

• This is NOT a Solicitation or Request for Proposals (RFP).

• The FAA is not seeking unsolicited proposals.

• No costs incurred in preparing a response will be reimbursed.

• The acquisition strategy (unrestricted or set-aside) has not been determined and will depend on responses to this RFI.

• The draft SOW is attached and subject to change.

• Point of Contact: Jose Duran, Contracting Officer

• Email: 9-AWA-AAQ410-Contracting-Team@faa.gov (No telephone inquiries accepted)

• Response Due Date: May 4, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Time

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specific requirements for a Capabilities Statement that interested vendors must submit to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the draft Statement of Work (SOW).

Vendors must provide the following information:

• Prime Contractor Experience:
  • Completed and billed services totaling at least $80,000,000 annually over the four years preceding November 31, 2025.
  • Inclusion of over 600,000 labor hours annually from company personnel over the same four-year period.
  • At least 100 geographically dispersed task orders across the United States and its Territories. Information required includes customer name, service description, contract amount, service locations, contract dates, and customer contact.
• Specific Experience:
  • Description of prime contractor experience in each Mission Pillar and Functional Work Area (C.3) of the draft SOW.
  • For each area, a list of up to three qualifying contracts, including customer name, service description, contract amount, service locations, contract dates, and customer contact.
  • A brief discussion on the similarity of experience to the SOW areas.
  • Experience must be recent (within 3-5 years) and relevant in complexity, magnitude, and nature.
• Office Locations:
  • Identification of all current office locations within the United States (management, engineering, design, field, site, etc.).
  • Cities with current physical presence or physical presence within 50 miles of district offices, including address or work location and description (referencing Attachment 3).
• Mission Pillar Support:
  • Confirmation of ability to support Mission Safety, Mission Execution/Operations/Engineering, and Mission Management/Infrastructure.
• Management Organization:
  • Brief description of the management organization used to implement the described experience.
• Subcontractor Work:
  • Indication of the percentage of work performed by subcontractors for listed qualifying contracts (by total contract value and labor hours).

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific experience and qualifications the FAA is seeking. It dictates the content and format of the Capabilities Statement, which is a key component for demonstrating a vendor's suitability for the opportunity. Failure to meet these requirements may impact a vendor's ability to be considered. The Capabilities Statement must be submitted as a PDF, not exceeding five (5) 8.5" x 11" pages (12 point Times New Roman, 1-inch margins), with an optional one-page Letter of Transmittal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a questionnaire designed to assess a vendor's geographical presence and capability to staff functional work areas within specific regions. Bidders must use this to indicate their capacity to provide services across various regions as defined by the FAA.

• Instructions: Details how to complete the questionnaire. Vendors must indicate "Yes" (capable within 30 days), "Partially" (capable within 60 days with noted exceptions), or "No" (not capable) for each functional work area in each region.
• Capability by Region Sheet: Contains a matrix listing Mission Pillars, Functional Work Areas (with SOW references), and columns for each FAA region. This is the primary area for vendors to input their responses.
• Regional Grouping: Defines the states included in each of the FAA's defined regions.
• Data Sheet: Lists the response options: "Yes," "No," and "Partially."

This questionnaire is critical for bidders to self-assess their ability to meet the geographical staffing requirements of the opportunity. Accurate completion is necessary to demonstrate capability and may influence proposal evaluation or contract award. Vendors must carefully review the functional work areas and the states within each FAA region to provide truthful and complete responses.