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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MAY 01, 2014 FBO #4541
SOLICITATION NOTICE

A -- REGISTRATION OPEN for PUBLIC MEETING to Discuss: FAA Intent to Establish an Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Notice Date

4/29/2014
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

541712 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), W.J. Hughes Tech Center, Contracts Branch, ACM-510, Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08405
 

ZIP Code

08405
 

Solicitation Number

14-C-UAS-0328PM
 

Archive Date

6/6/2014
 

Point of Contact

Patricia Watts, Phone: 609-485-5043
 

E-Mail Address

patricia.watts@faa.gov
(patricia.watts@faa.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

REGISTRATION OPEN for PUBLIC MEETING to Discuss: FAA Intent to Establish an Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Applications for registration to the Public Meeting to discuss the Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems will be accepted beginning April 18, 2014. The open period for registration will end on May 22, 2014 or until participant enrollment reaches room capacity, whichever comes first. The meeting is open to the public on a first come, first served basis by online registration only. To allow equal access for all Academic and Industry registrants, the maximum number of participants from each University or Organization is limited. Please coordinate from within your group before you start the registration application process. You will receive confirmation of your registration application within two business days for the public meeting. Application acceptance will include a link to the meeting venue that offers group rate lodging (including meals). Through enabling Congressional legislation (Public Law 101-508), the FAA establishes partnerships with universities throughout the country to create the Air Transportation Centers of Excellence (COEs) in aviation research, education and training. These Centers form flexible, multi-disciplinary teams with other government organizations and industry affiliates. The team members coordinate research and development in areas of aviation technologies that are important to the agency's mission and long-term vision. To enhance research efforts in this topic area, in March 2014, the FAA Administrator announced the intent to establish a COE for UAS which will serve to advance aerospace technology to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. UAS community. This effort is in support of the FAA's mission to ensure safety during the integration of UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS). The Office of Primary Interest (OPI) for the COE is the Research and Development Integration Division (ANG-C2). The successful COE applicant shall be required to perform research to assist the FAA fill some gaps in its roadmap to integrate UA in the NAS. The FAA needs to identify and develop criteria and standards required for the civil certification of UAS pilots, equipment and operations. Eight focus research areas have been identified that represent examples of the challenges that need to be addressed in order to achieve safe, efficient, and timely UAS integration in the NAS. The identified Research Areas are: Air Traffic Control Interoperability Airport Ground Operations Control and Communication Detect and Avoid (DAA) Human Factors Privacy Practices for UAS Operations Spectrum Management (Updated April 8, 2014) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Pilot Training and Pilot Certification Including Other UA Crewmembers To begin the Registration process, visit: https://faa-uas-coe.net/ Click on either "REGISTER FOR PUBLIC MEETING 2014" in the upper right-hand corner of the home page, or select the "PUBLIC MEETING" tab under the banner. For FAA COE Program specific legislative requirements, visit the COE Program website: www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/offices/management/coe/ The FAA looks forward to your attendance and participation. Kind Regards, Patricia Watts, National Program Director FAA Centers of Excellence In accordance with Public Law 101-508, the FAA plans to competitively select a Center of Excellence for UAS within the next year. The COE will be a geographically disbursed consortium of the FAA, university partners and their affiliates selected by the FAA Administrator to conduct UAS related research, education and training while working jointly on issues of mutual interest and concern. The FAA will initially issue cooperative agreements to the selected university team members and specific projects will be defined and funded through matching grants over the life of the COE. In accordance with Public Law 101-508, the COE is responsible for matching all funds granted to establish, operate and conduct related research, and may contract with others as appropriate. Following the COE competitive process, the FAA sponsor may also generate requirements that would be supported through contract tasks awarded by the FAA to the COE member universities for FAA purpose. SELECTION CRITERIA: The FAA Administrator will select the COE team on the ability of the applicant to meet the following criteria mandated by Congress: --The extent to which the needs of the State in which the applicant is located are representative of the needs of the region for improved air transportation services and facilities. --The demonstrated research and extension resources available to the applicant for carrying out the intent of the legislation. --The capability of the applicant to provide leadership in making national and regional contributions to the solution of both long-range and immediate air transportation problems. --The extent to which the applicant has an established air transportation program. --The demonstrated ability of the applicant to disseminate results of air transportation research and educational programs through a statewide or region-wide continuing education program. --The research projects that the applicant proposes to carry out under the grant. Please Note: • All criteria are weighted equally. • A page limit will be specified in the Draft and Final Solicitations. • The actual projects supported through the COE will be defined and further evaluated following selection of the COE members. A research agenda will be developed during the first year of operation, and additional topic related tasks will be funded throughout the life of the Center. RESEARCH AREAS: The FAA intends for the Center members to support a broad range of research areas. Topics will include, but will not be limited to, the following: 1. Air Traffic Control Interoperability 2. Airport Ground Operations 3. Command and Control (C2) 4. Detect and Avoid (DAA) 5. Human Factors 6. System Performance 7. Privacy Practices for UAS Operations 8. System Engineering 9. Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Training and Pilot Certification Including Other UA Crew Members. The FAA anticipates the COE will attract organizations such as industrial groups and other public and private entities interested in collaborating with and coordinating the research and related activities that will generate solutions to immediate and long-term UAS related issues. These organizations may be considered as affiliate members by the COE core universities and may provide matching contributions and receive funding from the COE. The FAA will issue a Draft Solicitation, allow for a period of public comment, and discuss the COE and UAS technical requirements at a public meeting that will be conducted in the Washington, DC area in May. For additional UAS information and public meeting registration details, visit the COE UAS website: https://faa-uas-coe.net. This meeting is a condition of the procurement process and potential applicants are encouraged but are not required to attend. Registration prior to the meeting, however, will be mandatory. Contact: Patricia.Watts@FAA.Gov to be placed on the COE mailing list for future COE notifications or for COE Program specific questions. AWARD DATE: The FAA Administrator expects to announce the final selection of the COE for UAS core team within the next year. Issued in Atlantic County, New Jersey on April 17, 2014. Grants Office Address: FAA Centers of Excellence Program Office Atlantic City International Airport Atlantic City, New Jersey 08405 Place of Performance: Wm. J. Hughes Technical Center, L-28 Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08405 United States Primary Point of Contact.: Patricia Watts patricia.watts@faa.gov Phone: 609-485-5043
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOT/FAA/WJHTC/14-C-UAS-0328PM/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: FAA Center of Excellence Program Office, Atlantic City International Airport, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08405, United States

Zip Code: 08405
 

Record

SN03351330-W 20140501/140429234535-9ea5099ff2a63733555edeb90e868139 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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