NAVTAC 2 6-week Extension
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), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Special Notice regarding a 6-week extension for the NAVTAC II contract. This extension, valued at $5,665,000, is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) to ensure continuity of critical mission support services for FAA's Navigation Programs and Aeronautical Services. The incumbent contractor, Tetra Tech, will continue services during this bridge period. Responses are due June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The extension covers essential support services, including program management, systems integration, technical expertise, and operational support for FAA Navigation Programs. This is to prevent a lapse in critical services between the expiration of the current NAVTAC II contract and the anticipated award of the NAVTAC III contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Single Source Justification (SSJ)
- Duration: 6-week extension
- Value: $5,665,000 (estimated for the 6-week period)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Single Source Justification)
- Response Date: June 5, 2026, 05:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
Justification for Single Source
The SSJ outlines several key reasons for this non-competitive extension:
- Continuity of Operations: To avoid disruption to mission-critical navigation support services and compliance with federal mandates.
- Specialized Expertise: The incumbent, Tetra Tech, possesses unique institutional knowledge and proprietary tools integral to FAA's navigation systems, making a short-term transition impractical.
- Cost and Schedule: Transitioning to a new vendor for only 6 weeks would incur significant duplicative costs (estimated $5M-$7M) and schedule delays (6-9 months ramp-up).
- Procurement Delays: Delays in the NAVTAC III competitive procurement process necessitated this bridge extension.
Additional Notes
This notice serves to explain the rationale behind the single-source award for this interim period. A competitive procurement for the full NAVTAC III contract is anticipated to occur later. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for future solicitations related to NAVTAC III.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Haben Woldemichael, Haben.Woldemichael@faa.gov, 202-267-5984