What you need to know about DoT ATEPS II
Introduction
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently released a new opportunity for businesses to provide engineering, analysis, and program support for aircraft wake turbulence, weather, and position navigation and timing (PNT) spectrum interface market. This opportunity is known as ATEPS II.
Background
The DOT has been working on improving air traffic control and safety for many years. One of the ways they are doing this is by investing in new technologies and systems that can help improve the efficiency and safety of air travel. The ATEPS II program is one such initiative that aims to provide engineering and program support for aircraft wake turbulence, weather, and PNT spectrum interface market.
The work provided under this Air Traffic Engineering and Program Support (ATEPS) II Contract is a follow-on effort to previous contracts awarded by the Volpe Center to Engility Corporation in October 2016 (Contract DTRT5717D30002), Evans Incorporated in December 2016 (Contract DTRT5717D30006), Aurora Sciences in January 2017 (Contract DTRT5717D30009). In July 2018, these contracts were transferred to FAA who awarded new contracts to Engility Corporation (Contract 693KA918D00010), Evans Incorporated (Contract 693KA918D00012), Aurora Innovations LLC (Contract 693KA918D00011). Engility was acquired by SAIC in 2019.
The PMO of the FAA’s ATO supports the National Airspace System (NAS) in management, development, engineering and deployment activities. There are four (4) Directorates within the PMO: 1. AJM-1, Program Control and Integration: Financial Integration, Program Control, and Technical Integration. 2. AJM-2, Air Traffic Systems (ATS): Agency Support Programs, Configuration Logistics and Management, Air Traffic Management, Decision Support Programs, Terminal Second Level Engineering, En-Route and Oceanic Second Level Engineering. 3. AJM-3, Enterprise Services: Communications, Information and Network Programs, Navigation Programs, Aviation Weather and Aeronautical Services, and Data Communications. 4. AJM-4, Surveillance Services: Legacy Surveillance Systems, Surveillance and Broadcast Services, and Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar. This effort will provide program management, system engineering and development, and implementation efforts to the ATO’s NextGen programs and systems aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency and capacity of the NAS.
What is this opportunity?
This opportunity is a chance for businesses to provide their expertise and services to the DOT in support of the ATEPS II program. The program aims to improve air traffic control and safety by investing in new technologies and systems that can help improve the efficiency and safety of air travel.
What are the requirements?
The Contractor must assist the FAA in providing technical, management, and analysis support in the definition, evaluation, management, engineering, and development of programs and initiatives within and related to the PMO. Contractor support is required in the following task areas:
- Program Management
- Financial Management
- Standards and Rulemaking
- Systems Engineering
- Software Development
- Field Engineering and System Implementation
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Emerging Technologies Support (ETS)
- System Testing
- Performance Monitoring and Operations Support
- Strategic Planning
- Management Development and Integration
- Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management.
Current incumbents:
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List of incumbents |
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| Vendor |
Contract Type |
Expiration Date | Spend-to-date |
Estimated Value |
| Engility acquired by SAIC |
FULL AND OPEN |
01/13/2024 |
$504,500,000 |
$644,823,000 |
| EVANS INCORPORATED |
SMALL BUSINESS |
01/13/2024 | $99,367,000 |
$147,194,000 |
| AURORA SCIENCES LLC |
SMALL BUSINESS |
01/13/2024 | $13,281,000 |
$16,968,000 |
Who should participate?
Businesses that have experience in providing engineering, analysis, program management support services in the areas of aircraft wake turbulence, weather, PNT spectrum interface market should consider participating in this opportunity.
Opportunity Summary
| Status | Pre-RFP |
| Solicitation Date | 10/2023 (Government Estimate) |
| Award Date | 05/2024 (Government Estimate) |
| Solicitation Number | AAQ410ATEPSIIDRAFTSIRSECTIONS02282023 |
| Value ($K) | 808,984 |
| Competition Type | SDB Set-Aside Small Bus Set-Aside Full and Open / Unrestricted |
| Type of Award | IDIQ – Agency Specific |
| Primary Requirement | Administrative, Logistics & Management |
| Duration | 2-year(s) base plus 4 x 2-year(s) option(s) |
| Contract Type | Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Time and Materials |
| No. of Expected Awards | Multiple – Number Unknown |
| NAICS Code(s) | 541330
Engineering Services |
| Place of Performance | United States, Contractor’s Facility |
| Opportunity Website | https://sam.gov/opp/713ff97caea7459f98bd57b299808c56/view |
What GDIC can provide on this RFP
GDIC ([www.gdicwins.com]) provides complete high-quality capture and proposal development consulting services to a wide array of federal government contractors. We specialize in preparing proposals for a variety of federal state contracts. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity but need help with developing your proposal GDIC may be able to assist you.
