The FAA is procuring a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to deliver "Defender," a next-generation tactical security flight tracking tool.

Department of Transportation · FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION · Sources Sought · 2026_MarketSurvey_AJR_DefenderProgram

posted 19 August 2026 · closed 2 September 2026 · NAICS 513210 · PSC DA10

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a commercially available Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to deliver “Defender,” a next‑generation tactical security flight tracking tool. The procurement aims to replace the legacy Airspace Awareness and Detection System with a modern, map‑centric application that provides real‑time multi‑source data ingestion and advanced spatial filtering for FAA and TSA national security missions.

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