Description
The FAA is seeking innovative human‑factors research focused on pilot and aircraft‑maintenance perspectives of system and operational complexity. Offerors must submit a concise research/solution brief (≤ 5 pages or ≤ 15 slides) that addresses one or more of the six AOI topics (multiple dimensions of complexity, representation of complexity, increasing automation, human‑error management, airspace‑related complexity, aircraft‑ATC integration). The brief is evaluated on relevance, innovation, technical merit, and OTA qualification, with successful candidates moving to a pitch (Phase II) and then an RFP (Phase III) that will result in an Other Transaction Agreement. No cost‑share is required; the total AOI budget is up to $5 M across multiple awards. No specific performance period is disclosed.
• Focus on pilot‑ and maintenance‑personnel human‑factors research, including empirical data collection, modeling/simulation, and psychophysiological monitoring.
• Submission deadline for Phase I brief is 2 Nov 2026 6 PM EST; questions must be submitted by 19 Oct 2026.
• Awards will be negotiated via OTA; the agency may issue follow‑on contracts without competition.
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Contact
Chersharon King(Agreements Officer)