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FAA UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TEST SITE (UASTS) SELECTION 2.0

Solicitation: 697DCK-26-T-XXXXX
Notice ID: 8568cb958da24425818d24434e6de33a
Contract snapshot

Award Notice from FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION • TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: United States. Industry: Source industry codes 54171 • PSC 1550.

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Solicitation
697DCK-26-T-XXXXX
Performance
United States
Response
No due date posted
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Live POP
Place of performance
United States
Contracting office
Fort Worth, TX • 76177 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Karina Espinosa, Contracting Officer
Email
Karina.Espinosa@faa.gov
Phone
Not available
Name
Kristin T. Frantz, Contracting Officer
Email
Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Subagency
697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Fort Worth, TX
76177 USA

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Description

Award Notice from FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION • TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: United States. Industry: Source industry codes 54171 • PSC 1550.

Award Info

Awardee
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
Amount
$0
Award #
697DCK26T00007
Award Date
2025-12-30
Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$625,611 - $741,464

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$625,611
Target
$662,022
Premium
$741,464
Labor
$329,680
Direct
$32,000
Burden
$221,360
Fee + reserve
$78,022
Target $662,022Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Jan 09, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

This opportunity involves the selection for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site under the FAA. The focus is on innovative solutions in the field of unmanned aircraft technology, with an emphasis on compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards.

UASUnmanned Aircraft SystemsFAAAerospaceTest Site Managementsource codes 54171
What the buyer is trying to do

The FAA aims to identify qualified vendors to assist with the operational management and evaluation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Sites, supporting research and development in drone technology.

Who should pursue this
  • Firms with experience in unmanned aircraft systems
  • Aerospace engineering contractors
  • Companies with a strong track record in compliance with FAA regulations
Work breakdown
  • Conduct feasibility studies for UASTS operations
  • Develop operational protocols
  • Assist in data collection and analysis
  • Manage stakeholder engagement and reporting
Response package checklist
  • Company profile and relevant experience
  • Technical approach and methodology
  • Team qualifications
  • Safety and compliance protocols
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Must adhere to FAA regulations
  • Expected to provide safety documentation
  • All technical proposals must meet FAA standards
Pricing strategy
  • Consider competitive pricing while reflecting the unique expertise needed
  • Research comparable past contracts to gauge pricing expectations
  • Factor in potential costs associated with compliance and safety measures
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnerships with FAA-compliant research organizations
  • Engage with technology firms specializing in drone systems
  • Evaluate subcontractor capabilities in precise data management and reporting
Risks and watchouts
  • Regulatory changes affecting UAS operations
  • Technical challenges with UAS integration into existing airspace
  • Potential delays in FAA approval processes
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific qualifications does the FAA prioritize for this opportunity?
  • Are there existing contracts that outline expected scopes of work?
  • How will vendor performance be measured and reported?
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed description of the services required
  • Clear response deadline
  • Expected duration of the contract
  • Specific performance metrics the FAA will evaluate
  • Potential competitive landscape analysis for bids
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