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ARP HQ Strategic Planning Support
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey under solicitation number 693KA9-450-05122026 to identify women-owned small businesses with expertise in strategic planning, facilitation, ideation, training, and organizational transformation. This effort supports the Office of Airports (ARP) in developing a comprehensive three-year strategic plan aligned with the FAA’s 2026 Flight Plan and Department of Transportation priorities. The contractor is expected to demonstrate capability in designing and facilitating executive-level strategy sessions, creating actionable strategic plans with measurable KPIs, and training leadership and staff in executing and monitoring the plan. The requirement is new, with an estimated two-year period of performance consisting of a one-year base and a one-year option period. Responses will inform potential future solicitations but do not guarantee contract award. The acquisition will follow the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) policies and applicable AMS clauses, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and thorough inspection of services. The contract type may be firm-fixed-price (FFP), time-and-materials (T&M), or a hybrid, with award based on demonstrated best value considering quality, schedule compliance, and cost control, although no formal evaluation matrix is specified. Deliverables include strategic plans, monthly status reports, project management documentation, and transition plans, all subject to COR approval. Submissions must include a capabilities statement, three relevant project examples from the past five years, current SAM.gov representations and certifications, and appropriate SBA woman-owned small business certification. Responses are due electronically by 5:00 PM EST on May 26, 2026, with questions accepted only via email by May 19, 2026. The Place of Performance is Washington, D.C., and contractors will be required to adhere to FAA security and information policies. The survey seeks to ensure capable, qualified women-owned small businesses are considered for strategic planning support to enhance the FAA’s organizational effectiveness and mission execution.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20591, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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MARKET SURVEY ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Introduction/Purpose
This market survey has been revised from its original posting on May 12, 2026, and has been extended to June 10, 2026.
In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.1.2.1 this announcement is to conduct a Market Survey for the purpose of soliciting statements of interest and capabilities from potential vendors. The responses will not be released, except as required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Proprietary information that is appropriately marked will be protected in accordance with FOIA.
The FAA requires specialized expertise in strategic planning, facilitation, ideation, training, and development of strategic plans to transform an organization for the future. The contractor must possess demonstrated experience supporting federal organizations in strategic planning and organizational transformation efforts. This includes the ability to design and facilitate executive-level strategy sessions, conduct structured ideation workshops, develop strategic goals and initiatives, establish KPIs, and train leadership and staff on the execution of the strategic plan and KPI monitoring. The contractor must also be capable of translating strategic discussions into a documented strategic plan supported by actionable initiatives and measurable indicators that enable leadership to monitor organizational performance.
The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from women-owned small businesses that have the established and minimum capabilities to perform the services required by the FAA.
This announcement does not guarantee that a solicitation or procurement of any kind will be issued, and it should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. Vendors are encouraged to respond if a solicitation is issued; it will be sent directly to those vendors who have responded to this Market Survey. The estimated period of performance is for two (2) years, a one-year base period with one-year option periods.
Interested firms are required to submit the attached Business Declaration form and a copy of their SBA woman-owned small businesses certification letter, if applicable.
2. Incumbent Contractor
There is no incumbent contractor. This is a new requirement.
3. Nature of Competition
At this time the nature of the competition has not been determined. The FAA may decide to do a full and open competition or set aside all or part of the procurement for small businesses, woman-owned small businesses that are certified by the SBA.
4. Standard Language
- This is not a Screening Information Request (SIR) or Request for Proposals (RFP) of any kind;
- The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals;
- The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey; and
- Any costs associated with the market survey submittal is solely at the interested vendor’s expense.
5. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code
The principal North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 541611, with a size standard of $24.5M.
6. Submittal Requirements for Market Survey
The FAA seeks specific information from interested vendors regarding their ability to meet the requirements described in the attached draft statement of work (SOW).
Interested vendors are required to submit the following:
- Cover Letter: No more than 1 page in Times New Roman 12pt font, on company letterhead including the company name, point of contact with phone number, email address, company UEI and Cage Code, and brief company overview. The cover page does not count against the two-page Capabilities Statement.;
- Capabilities Statement: No more than 2 pages in Times New Roman 12pt font;
- Relevant Expertise: Provide 3 examples of past (within the last 5 years) or current projects of similar size, scope and complexity; provide one (1) page per example for the prime and any subcontractor in Times New Roman 12pt font
- SAM.gov Representations and Certifications
7. Delivery of Submittals
All responses to this market survey must be received by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on June 10, 2026. All responses should be submitted via e-mail to khoshboo.siddiqi@faa.gov
No telephone calls will be accepted.
8. Attachments
(a) FAA Responses to (ARP HQ Strategic Planning Support) Questions
(b) Draft Statement of Work
(c) Business Declaration Form