How to take part in the FAA’s Domestic Datalink Services Industry Day

What the FAA is seeking

The FAA is inviting vendors to an industry day about its Domestic Datalink Services (DDLS) program. The agency wants to hear about relevant commercial developments, lessons learned, and ideas that could inform future requirements and acquisition planning.

This is market research, not a contract solicitation. Participation is voluntary, and taking part will not result in a contract award.

Key dates and the deadline

The response deadline is November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. The industry day is scheduled for December 8–10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern at FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The notice does not state what happens at the response deadline. It does say participation is voluntary and that no evaluation letters or results will be issued.

Who this opportunity suits

This event may suit vendors with capabilities relevant to domestic datalink services and the DDLS program. The notice identifies NAICS code 517810, All Other Telecommunications.

The FAA is seeking market input, not unsolicited proposals. Responding neither qualifies a company for nor excludes it from responding to a future Screening Information Request, if one is issued.

How to access the notice

Use “View original source” on the opportunity portal. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the opportunity. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many opportunities do not require one.

Prepare useful market input

Keep your response focused on capabilities and developments relevant to DDLS, and explain how your experience or lessons learned could inform requirements or acquisition planning. Use clear examples that help the FAA understand what your firm can contribute.

Mark any submitted documents “PROPRIETARY” if they contain data rights that need protection. The FAA says materials will not be returned and will not reimburse attendance, travel, or preparation costs.