Radar Data Pilot Program (RDPP) Request for Information
This is an FAA request for information seeking sources that can provide capabilities relevant to a radar data pilot program; it is not a funding opportunity and no award will result from the response.
⚑ RFI/sources sought only; not a request for proposals and no contract or funding will be awarded from responses · Responses are at respondent expense; government will not compensate costs · FAA notes its own acquisition rules apply rather than standard FAR references · Written responses only by the stated deadline
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 25 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI Number 697DCK-26-RFI-RDPP).? This is NOT a Request for Proposal.? The FAA is seeking capable respondents who demonstrate in their responses capabilities to support the objectives of this RFI. Responses provided will be reviewed in accordance with the RFI.? Companies interested in responding to this request for information should send their response as well as comments or questions to Mrs. Kristin Frantz at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov and Mr. James Nguyen at James.T.Nguyen@faa.gov.? All responses must be received no later than 3:00 PM ET on July 27, 2026. All questions and comments must be in writing, no telephone calls. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. ?Please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary. Note:? FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Notice type: Sources Sought. Organization: TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF / FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION / 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS.
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