Bid guide
How to bid on Remote Monitoring and Maintenance Capability for FAA
What the FAA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking information on systems that can remotely monitor and maintain its visual guidance lighting systems. This includes PAPI, REIL, ALSF-2, and MALSR systems. The FAA wants to connect these lighting systems to its existing Conversion Appliance Service System (CASS) to transmit up to 30 data points per system, which can be analog or digital signals.
This is a Request for Information (RFI), meaning the FAA is exploring available solutions and not yet issuing a formal solicitation for a contract. For vendors, this is an opportunity to inform the FAA about existing products, innovative solutions, and the effort and cost involved in developing such an interface. Your input can help shape future requirements and potential solicitations.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This RFI was published on August 21, 2026. Responses are due by September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This deadline is for submitting your information to the FAA.
Since this is an RFI, the deadline is for gathering market research. There will be no contract award directly from this RFI. The FAA will use the submitted information to understand the market and potentially develop future procurement strategies.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for technology firms specializing in remote monitoring systems, data acquisition, industrial control systems, and aviation technology. Companies with expertise in interfacing various hardware systems, particularly those familiar with visual guidance lighting or similar infrastructure, would find this relevant.
The FAA is interested in both non-development items that already exist and the level of effort required for new development. This means both established product providers and innovative solution developers are encouraged to respond.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details and respond to this RFI, you will need to go to the original source on the portal. Click the provided link to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though for some bids, this is not necessary. Once you have access, review the RFI document carefully to understand the specific questions the FAA is asking regarding existing products, development effort, innovative solutions, and rough cost estimates.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI, clearly and concisely address each question posed by the agency. For this RFI, specifically detail any existing products that can interface with Visual Guidance Lighting Systems and the CASS. If development is needed, provide a realistic estimate of the effort involved.
Highlight any innovative aspects of your proposed solutions. When providing a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate, ensure it is well-justified and reflects the scope of your proposed solution. Even though this is not a bid for a contract, a well-structured and informative response can position your company favorably for future opportunities.
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Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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