Post Quantum Cryptography Support for FAA Information Technology and National Air Space Systems

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.

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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).