Software Licenses and Cloud Services Procurement

The contract pertains to the procurement and licensing of commercial software and cloud-based services, including infrastructure as a service and software as a service, from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers for use by the Federal Aviation Administration. It is structured as a subcontract with a partial small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, encouraging participation from qualified small businesses while allowing larger entities to compete for a portion of the award. The North American Industry Classification System code 511210 identifies the focus on software publishing and related services, indicating a strong emphasis on licensed software solutions and hosted cloud platforms rather than custom development. The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2026, with responses due by June 24, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Performance is to be carried out at the designated place of performance in College Park, Georgia, with the contracting activity managed by the Department of Transportation’s 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services. The acquisition seeks to secure commercial off-the-shelf solutions that meet federal standards for security, scalability, and compliance, ensuring that FAA operations can leverage reliable, up-to-date technology without proprietary lock-in or non-portable architectures. All vendors must be authorized to distribute the software and services they offer, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations and cybersecurity requirements is mandatory.