There are a number of resources available for companies interested in doing business with the FAA. Agency wide business opportunities are available on the SAM.gov website.
- Procurement vehicles such as eFAST - Electronic Federal Aviation Administration Accelerated and Simplified Tasks and SAVES - Strategic Sourcing for the Acquisition of Various Equipment and Supplies Program - offer fast turnaround times for procuring services and supplies.
- The FAA Research Grants Program encourages applied research and development to enhance technology.
- The FAA purchase card is an internationally accepted credit card (issued through a General Services Administration contract) designed to streamline purchases and reduce procurement time and processing costs. Small businesses can accept payment from FAA through these cards for approved purchases.
- Aviation Research Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
The FAA has an open Aviation Research Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for scientific study and experimentation directed toward advancing the state-of-the-art, and/or increasing knowledge and understanding of Aviation Research Topics. Click here to view the most recent Aviation Research BAA announcement on SAM.gov.