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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Transportation was posted on May 21, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

MARKET SURVEY/CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR AIRCRAFT FLEET SATELLITE INTERNET & 5G SERVICES; SATCOM DIRECT SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR FAA AIRCRAFT.

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6973GH-26-R-00143Federal

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey to identify capable sources for providing advanced broadband subscription services, including satellite internet and 5G, for a fleet of 24 aircraft consisting of six Challenger 605 and eighteen King Air 360 models. The Challenger aircraft will use the FDX Gogo Galileo Low Earth Orbit (LEO) system, while the King Air 360 will utilize the Swift Broadband network. Services must be fully compatible with the FAA’s existing installed systems without requiring modifications to the aircraft equipment. These connectivity services are critical for maintaining continuous, secure, and reliable in-flight communications to support operational coordination, real-time data exchange, aircraft tracking, safety communication, and mission-specific needs. This market survey is strictly for information gathering purposes and is not a request for proposal or screening information request. The FAA will not pay for submitted information or associated costs and encourages participation from all business types, including small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and SBA 8(a) certified firms. Respondents must submit a capability statement, limited to five pages, describing relevant services, as well as demonstrate their capacity to fulfill 100% of the contract requirements as a prime contractor. Responses are due electronically by May 29, 2026, and must be submitted to the designated FAA contracting officer via email, with all inquiries limited to written communication only. The outcome of this survey will inform the FAA's acquisition strategy, which may involve a full and open competition or potential set-asides for eligible small or disadvantaged businesses.

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FAA seeks advanced broadband services for 24 aircraft; responses due May 29, 2026, electronic submission.

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Department Of Transportation → 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Svcs

NAICS

334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Oklahoma City, OK, 73169, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PWS Gogo Satcom Direct Wi-Fi Services FAA Aircraft March 27 2026

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Svcs
Contacts1 person available
OfficeOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA
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Department Of Transportation → 6973GH Franchise Acquisition Svcs
Office AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA
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Scott Roberson

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MARKET SURVEY/CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR Aircraft Fleet Satellite Internet & 5G Services; Satcom Direct Subscription Services for FAA Aircraft. 


NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.


The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking interested sources that are capable of providing advanced broadband technology subscription service for six (6) Challenger 605 and eighteen (18) King Air 360 for a total of 24 aircraft.  The Challenger 605 aircraft will be equipped with the FDX Gogo Galileo Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network system, also known as Eutelsat Oneweb. Meanwhile, the King Air 360 aircraft will be outfitted with the Swift Broadband (SBB) network system.


The required Aircraft Fleet Satellite Internet & 5G Services; Satcom Direct Subscription Services for FAA Aircraft. Subscription services must be compatible with the FAA’s existing installed FDX Galileo LEO and Swift Broadband systems without modification to aircraft equipment. The FAA’s mission requires continuous, secure, and reliable in-flight connectivity to support operational coordination, real-time data exchange, aircraft tracking, safety communications, and mission-specific information requirements. The satellite internet, data, voice, and 5G services being procured are integral to achieving full operational capability of the Challenger 605 and King Air 360 aircraft.


Responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only. This is not a screening information request (SIR) or request for proposal (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. Therefore, any cost associated with the market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor's expense. 

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 or eligible socially and economically disadvantaged businesses that are certified by the SBA for participation in the SBA's 8(a) Program.

The purpose of this market survey is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and all other business types and sizes, capable of providing Aircraft Fleet Satellite Internet & 5G Services; Satcom Direct Subscription Services for FAA Aircraft services identified above and as outlined within the draft PWS. 


The principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1250.


If applicable, interested firms which are SBA 8(a) certified are required to submit a copy of the SBA 8(a) certification letter.

In order to make the determination, the FAA requires the following from interest vendors in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement:


1.  Capability Statement. This document is limited to not more than five (5) pages and must include a brief description of the Aircraft Fleet Satellite Internet & 5G Services; Satcom Direct Subscription Services for FAA Aircraft services provided by your firm which are same/similar to those services outlined in this market survey and similar/same to the DRAFT statement of work attached at the bottom of this survey.


2.  Performance Capacity.  Respondents must clearly state capacity to perform 100% of the work requirement as the prime contractor.


All responses to this market survey must be received by 5:00pm CST, May 29, 2026. The FAA will only accept submissions; including attachments, electronically emailed to: scott.roberson@faa.gov


Please include "MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE: AIRCRAFT FLEET SATELLITE INTERNET & 5G SERVICES; SATCOM DIRECT SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR FAA AIRCRAFT” in the subject line of your email.


Information provided will not be released but please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted. All questions regarding the market survey will be used in the final development of the governments’ acquisition strategy.