MARKET SURVEY/CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT FOR AIRCRAFT FLEET SATELLITE INTERNET & 5G SERVICES; SATCOM DIRECT SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR FAA AIRCRAFT.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a Market Survey/Capability Assessment to identify sources capable of providing Aircraft Fleet Satellite Internet & 5G Services; Satcom Direct Subscription Services for its fleet of 24 aircraft. This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The FAA requires advanced broadband technology subscription services for six (6) Challenger 605 aircraft, equipped with the FDX Gogo Galileo Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network system (Eutelsat Oneweb), and eighteen (18) King Air 360 aircraft, outfitted with the Swift Broadband (SBB) network system. Services must be compatible with existing installed systems without modification. The FAA's mission necessitates continuous, secure, and reliable in-flight connectivity for operational coordination, real-time data exchange, aircraft tracking, safety communications, and mission-specific information. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) details requirements for Gogo Satcom Direct Government (SDG) Wi-Fi subscription services, including:
- FDX - Gogo Galileo LEO network services for Challenger 605s.
- Gogo Swift broadband (SBB) services for King Air 360ERs.
- Avance L5 services for N92 aircraft.
- Utilization of advanced 802.11ac dual-band routers for optimized in-cabin Wi-Fi.
- Dynamic, multi-bearer data and voice management, complimentary internet on the ground, and future-ready expansion.
- Support for streaming video/audio, VPN, web browsing, email with large attachments, voice service, and Text & Talk.
- 24/7/365 monitoring and global support with remote diagnostics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Set-Aside: Not determined; market research is assessing capabilities from small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and all other business types and sizes.
- NAICS: 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1250 employees).
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Published: May 21, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit:
- A Capability Statement (limited to five pages) describing services similar to those outlined in the market survey and draft PWS.
- A statement of Performance Capacity to perform 100% of the work as the prime contractor.
Additional Notes
All responses, including attachments, must be emailed to scott.roberson@faa.gov. The subject line should be "MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE: AIRCRAFT FLEET SATELLITE INTERNET & 5G SERVICES; SATCOM DIRECT SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR FAA AIRCRAFT". Mark all submitted documents as PROPRIETARY. No phone calls will be accepted; all questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer. This is for informational purposes only; the FAA will not pay for information received.