Notice of intent to contract with a single source
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) intends to award a single-source contract to OLIVER WYMAN GOVERNMENT SERVICES LLC for Program Management/Support Services (R408). This notice informs the industry of the FAA's decision to contract with a selected source, citing Oliver Wyman's unique expertise and experience critical to FAA initiatives. This is not a solicitation for proposals and the requirement is not available for full and open competition.
Scope of Work
The contract will leverage Oliver Wyman's unparalleled expertise in areas such as:
- Support for major U.S. Single Operating Certificate (SOC) programs since 2008.
- Delivery of FAA-wide Safety Management System (SMS) frameworks integrating multiple Line of Business (LOB) safety oversight systems.
- Operating a Program Management Office (PMO) to meet aggressive regulatory timelines.
- Expertise in safety culture, Safety Risk Management (SRM), technology integration, and change management.
Oliver Wyman is identified as the only known source capable of meeting the FAA's needs under tight deadline constraints.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single-Source Contract (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAA AMS policy section 3.2.2.4 (Single-Source Selection) and 3.2.1.3.7 (Single-Source Approval).
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a single-source award.
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Questions Due: March 20, 2026, by 4 PM EST
Additional Notes
This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Solicitation/Request for Proposal. The requirement will be awarded to Oliver Wyman. All questions regarding this announcement should be directed to the provided email address. The FAA operates under its own Acquisition Management System (AMS), not FAR.