National Generation Academic Consortium for Aviation Operations Research (NEXTOR) III Program, Research and Development Support Services

The FAA, through the NEXTOR III program, is interested in acquiring services focusing on improving the aviation transportation community by: advancing new ideas and paradigms for aviation operations; educating and training aviation professionals; and promoting knowledge exchange among universities/colleges, industry, federal government, and academic leaders. The anticipated contract type for this acquisition is a Cost Reimbursement, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with associated task orders. This requirement is under the primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) with a size standard of 1500 employees. All interested sources are referred to the attached SIR. Directions regarding proposal submission can be noted within SIR Section L, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS. If all requested information is not furnished, the offeror's response may be determined unacceptable. The date for receipt of questions is 10:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), Wednesday, October 2, 2019. The date and time for receipt of proposals is 10:00a.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST), Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Any responses received after that date and time will not be considered in accordance with AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals for Submittals. Questions regarding this SIR must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer, Ms. Kelly Chappelle at [email protected] If you're viewing this announcement from a source other than Federal Aviation Administration Contract Opportunities (FAACO), visit https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/34965 to view the original announcement.