Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Study

The Department of Aviation for the Commonwealth of Virginia has issued a solicitation to conduct an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Study, aiming to evaluate the technical, operational, and regulatory considerations for incorporating emerging aerial vehicle systems into the state’s transportation infrastructure. The study will assess how electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and other AAM technologies can be safely and efficiently integrated within Virginia’s airspace, particularly focusing on urban and regional mobility needs, landing and takeoff site requirements, noise impacts, public safety, and coordination with existing air traffic systems. The work will be performed at a location to be determined within Virginia, and the contractor will be expected to engage with state and local stakeholders, including air traffic authorities, emergency services, and municipal planners, to develop actionable recommendations and a practical roadmap for AAM adoption. Proposals are due by June 17, 2026, and the solicitation, identified by RFP-119723, falls under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The procurement is open to all eligible vendors without any specific set-aside designation, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Benjamin Miller of the Virginia Department of Aviation, reachable via email or phone. Interested parties must submit responses through the designated vendor portal, and the study outcomes are expected to inform future state policy, infrastructure investments, and regulatory frameworks to prepare Virginia for the next generation of air transportation systems.