Notice of Intent to Single Source: NUVITEK LLC

The Federal Aviation Administration intends to award a single-source contract to Nuvitek, LLC of Arlington, Virginia, as the original equipment manufacturer of the existing foundational systems used for drone certification, waivers, safety reporting, and oversight. Nuvitek is the only vendor with the proprietary knowledge and established infrastructure required to support the integration of these systems into the Aerospace Hub and the Certification Services Oversight Process, aligning with the strict timelines and objectives of the FAA’s Flight Plan. The contract, which will span a 24-month period, is being procured under single-source procedures as authorized by FAA Acquisition Management System Policy 3.2.2.4, due to the unique and irreplaceable nature of Nuvitek’s existing work and expertise. The solicitation number is 26-03750, posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541511. The procurement is not subject to any set-aside provisions and is being managed by the Department of Transportation’s Franchise Acquisition Services office based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Kimberly Sites at kimberly.sites@faa.gov; no phone calls will be accepted. The place of performance is also located in Oklahoma City, with the contract award and execution anticipated to proceed without competitive solicitation given the technical exclusivity of the vendor’s system.