Tactical Intelligence Platform for International Travel
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 to identify industry capabilities for a Tactical Intelligence Platform for International Travel. This platform will support the Office of Investigations & Professional Responsibility (AXI-1) International Travel Security Program (ITSP) by providing timely security information to FAA employees traveling internationally. Responses are due by May 15, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The FAA seeks to understand vendor strategies, capabilities, and methodologies for delivering a comprehensive tactical intelligence platform. This platform is crucial for protecting FAA employees from terrorism, crime, and foreign intelligence threats while abroad, and for ensuring the FAA's Duty of Care by monitoring safety and security concerns.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
Respondents must demonstrate their organization's strategy, capability, and methodology by addressing:
- Cover Sheet: A completed cover sheet.
- Capability Questions: Detailed answers regarding experience with location-based intelligence, platform features (tracking, real-time alerts, risk analysis), metric reporting, 24/7 emergency hotline operations, and platform hierarchy/help ticket turnaround times.
- Documented Experience: At least one example of past performance within the last three years, comparable in scope (e.g., 10,000-12,000 annual trips, specific license counts, 3,000-4,000 international travelers).
Submission & Evaluation
- Responses must not exceed ten (10) pages, using Times New Roman 11pt font.
- All requested information (items 1, 2, and 3) are considered baseline requirements.
- Responses must be received by 5:00 PM EST on May 15, 2026.
- Submit responses via email to Stephania Ivory at stephania.l.ivory@faa.gov.
- This is a market survey, not a solicitation. Responses will inform the FAA's procurement strategy.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Response Due: May 15, 2026
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC
Set-Aside / Eligibility
- NAICS Codes: 541990 ($19.5M size standard) and 513210 ($19.5M size standard).
- The FAA has not yet determined the procurement strategy (e.g., unrestricted, set-aside). Responses will guide this decision.
- Only respondents to this market survey will receive any resultant Screening Information Request (SIR).
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only; the FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. Costs incurred in preparing responses are at the vendor's expense. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.