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UAS BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT Solicitation Number: 697DCK-25-R-00278 Call 001-2026

Department of Transportation · FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION · Solicitation · 697DCK-25-R-00278

posted 30 September 2025 · closes 30 September 2028 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AS12 · 6 postings

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Office (AUS) issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicitation for white papers on UAS integration, with multiple amendments extending submission deadlines. The notice seeks research and concept proposals to advance unmanned aircraft systems capabilities, which are central to the FAA's future airspace management.

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