Post Quantum Cryptography Support for FAA Information Technology and National Air Space Systems 697DCK-26-RFI-PQC
Summary
AI-generated · Mar 11, 2026Post-Quantum Cryptography support for FAA IT and NAS systems: FAA is seeking information from capable firms to demonstrate their ability to support post-quantum cryptography objectives for FAA information technology and air-space systems. This is a sources-sought RFI, not a solicitation or proposal, and responses will help determine potential future procurement.
Submit written responses addressing the topics and questions in the RFI to the designated FAA contacts, and mark proprietary on documents as needed. There is no compensation for information provided, no reimbursement of costs, and inquiries must be in writing (no phone calls). The FAA follows its Acquisition Management System (AMS) guidance rather than standard FAR references for this activity.
This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI Number 697DCK-26-RFI-PQC).? This is NOT a Request for Proposal.? The FAA is seeking capable respondents who demonstrate in their responses capabilities to support the objectives of this RFI (Section 2) based on the responses to the topics and questions (Section 3) as reviewed in accordance with the instructions and criteria established in Section 1. Companies interested in responding to this request for information should send their response as well as comments or questions to Mr. Jackson LeMay at Jackson.T.LeMay@faa.gov and Mrs. Kristin Frantz at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov.? All responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM ET on April 10, 2026. All questions and comments must be in writing, no telephone calls. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. ?Please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary. The anticipated Product Service Code for this requirement is DA01 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 541511-Custom Computer Programming Services. Note:? FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
From Sources Sought posted on Mar 10, 2026NOTE: The Government will not be entertaining or responding to questions regarding this RFI at this time. To ensure a comprehensive review of industry perspectives, respondents are encouraged to include any clarifying questions, assumptions, or concerns as a formal attachment to their RFI response. Any clarifying questions do not count against the 30 page limit, and the Government may use these questions to inform future solicitations or formal Q&A sessions. ______________________________________________________ This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI Number 697DCK-26-RFI-PQC).? This is NOT a Request for Proposal.? The FAA is seeking capable respondents who demonstrate in their responses capabilities to support the objectives of this RFI (Section 2) based on the responses to the topics and questions (Section 3) as reviewed in accordance with the instructions and criteria established in Section 1. Companies interested in responding to this request for information should send their response as well as comments or questions to Mr. Jackson LeMay at Jackson.T.LeMay@faa.gov and Mrs. Kristin Frantz at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov.? All responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM ET on April 10, 2026. All questions and comments must be in writing, no telephone calls. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. ?Please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary. The anticipated Product Service Code for this requirement is DA01 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 541511-Custom Computer Programming Services. Note:? FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
From Sources Sought posted on Mar 16, 2026Amendment 0001-The purpose of this amendment is to formally notify all interested parties of a change to the subject Request for Information (RFI) originally posted on SAM.gov. As requested by industry the Government is granting additional time to allow for a more thorough and technical response to the requirements outlined in the original notice. Consequently, the response period is being extended by 14 calendar days from April 10, 2026 @ 4:00pm ET to April 24, 2026@ 4:00pm ET. All other submission instructions, including the point of contact and electronic delivery requirements, remain as stated in the original posting. All other technical requirements and RFI objectives remain unchanged. ______________________________________________________ NOTE: The Government will not be entertaining or responding to questions regarding this RFI at this time. To ensure a comprehensive review of industry perspectives, respondents are encouraged to include any clarifying questions, assumptions, or concerns as a formal attachment to their RFI response. Any clarifying questions do not count against the 30 page limit, and the Government may use these questions to inform future solicitations or formal Q&A sessions. ______________________________________________________ This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI Number 697DCK-26-RFI-PQC).? This is NOT a Request for Proposal.? The FAA is seeking capable respondents who demonstrate in their responses capabilities to support the objectives of this RFI (Section 2) based on the responses to the topics and questions (Section 3) as reviewed in accordance with the instructions and criteria established in Section 1. Companies interested in responding to this request for information should send their response as well as comments or questions to Mr. Jackson LeMay at Jackson.T.LeMay@faa.gov and Mrs. Kristin Frantz at Kristin.T.Frantz@faa.gov.? All responses must be received no later than 4:00 PM ET on April 10, 2026. All questions and comments must be in writing, no telephone calls. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government. ?Please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary. The anticipated Product Service Code for this requirement is DA01 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 541511-Custom Computer Programming Services. Note:? FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).
From Sources Sought posted on Mar 24, 2026Notice history
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Sources Sought LATEST Posted Mar 24, 2026View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: Apr 10, 2026 → Apr 24, 2026
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