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1. Introduction/Purpose The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for Economic Consulting Services for Regulatory Analysis and Policy Support. Those requirements are further set fort... 1. Introduction/Purpose The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for Economic Consulting Services for Regulatory Analysis and Policy Support. Those requirements are further set forth in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW). The FAA intends for this to be a single-award IDIQ contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, for a total potential period of performance of five years. The purpose of this announcement is to identify companies/firms/small businesses or other entities which have the established and minimum capabilities to perform the services required by the FAA. This announcement does not guarantee that a solicitation or procurement of any kind will be issued and it should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to enter into a contract. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on sam.gov. It is the prospective offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any such solicitation. 2. Nature of Market Survey Responses to this market survey will be used to develop the FAA’s acquisition strategy to fulfill these requirements including, without limitation, to determine if there is adequate competition to set the requirement aside for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SEDB/8(a)/SDVOSB), Small Businesses, or if an open competition is required. This survey is being conducted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Section 3.2.1.2.1. This survey will support market research obtained from multiple sources and will be utilized for planning purposes only. 3. Objectives for this Market Survey The responses to this Market Survey will be used for informational and planning purposes only. This is a Market Survey. This is not a Screening Information Request (SIR) or Request for Proposal (RFP) of any kind. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA may request that one, some, all, or none of the respondents to this Market Survey provide additional information. No evaluation of vendors will occur based on this additional information, and vendor participation in any informational session is not a promise for future business with the FAA. Any information provided under this market survey is for informational purposes only. Any proprietary information submitted must be explicitly and conspicuously marked by the respondent as proprietary. If appropriately marked, such information will not be released to the public by the FAA, except as required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or any other applicable law, regulation and/or policy. The Government may transfer documents provided by a respondent to any department or agency within the Executive Branch if the information relates to matters within the organization's jurisdiction. Providing a response to this Market Survey neither qualifies respondents for, nor excludes respondents from, responding to the resulting SIR, if any. Respondent participation in any informational session is not a promise of future business with the FAA. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing the response to the market survey. Any costs associated with the market survey submittal is solely at the interested vendor’s expense. 4. Submittal Requirements for Market Survey Responses to this Market Survey must include the following information: Capability Statement – This document is limited to no more than ten (10) pages and must: 1. A draft Statement of Work for this project is included for informational purposes. Provide a concise description of: Your aviation experience and capabilities in performing efforts of similar size, scope and complexity as described in the 14 Task Areas within the last five (5) years. Your overall experience and capabilities in the area of aviation economics. Any comments or recommendations you may have to the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). 2. Registration number in the Federal Governmnet System for Award Management (SAM). Current and potential Government vendors are required to register in SAM in order to be awarded contracts by the Government. The website for SAM is www.sam.gov. 3. As applicable, a copy of the vendor's Certification Letter identifying a preferred socio-economic status (such as SBA 8(a), Small Business, SDVOSB, etc.). Respondent Point of Contact - For informational purposes, responses must included a company Point of Contact with phone number, email address, and mailing address. 5. Delivery of Submittals All responses to this market survey must be submitted by 2:00pm (Eastern Time) on August 25, 2021. Submissions received after this time and date will be considered late and will not be reviewed. All submittals, including attachments, should be submitted in electronic format (email) to: tia.l.belton@faa.gov. Please include the Market Survey title in the e-mail submission.