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Accelerated Transformation of Legacy Applications and Systems (ATLAS) Challenge Based Acquisition (ChBA)

ID: ATLAS-1 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  85%
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Description

Posted: April 16, 2026, 6:07 p.m. EDT

Update, 4/16/26: The FAA has completed its evaluation of ATLAS ChBA Phase 1 responses and selected the following Offerors to participate in ATLAS ChBA Phase 2 (listed alphabetically). This announcement is being issued for informational purposes only. No responses are requested.

  1. Booz Allen Hamilton
  2. Deloitte Consulting LLP
  3. Ernst and Young LLP
  4. IBM Corporation
  5. IT Concepts (dba Kentro)
  6. KSGC Solutions, LLC

Update, 3/9/26: The FAA is attaching a third Questions and Answers file (file: "ChBA Phase 1_QA_Part3_2026-03-09"). No changes were made to the Announcement or any other attachments. The due date for Phase 1 responses has not been extended and remains March 13, 2026 by 5PM (ET).

Update, 3/4/26: The FAA is attaching a second Questions and Answers file (file: "ChBA Phase 1_QA_Part2_2026-03-04") along with an updated Phase 1 Announcement (file: "ChBA Phase 1_Announcement_Update_2026-03-04") which replaces the prior version. Additionally, the FAA is providing a revised Attachment 2 (file: "ChBA Phase 1_Attachment 2 - Self-Score Worksheet_Update_2026-03-04") which replaces the prior version. The due date for Phase 1 responses has not been extended and remains March 13, 2026 by 5PM (ET).

Update, 2/27/26: The FAA is attaching Questions and Answers (file: "ChBA Phase 1_QA_2026-02-27") along with an updated Phase 1 Announcement (file: "ChBA Phase 1_Announcement_Update_2026-02-27") which replaces the prior version. Additionally, the FAA is providing a revised Attachment 2 (file: "ChBA Phase 1_Attachment 2 - Self-Score Worksheet_Update_2026-02-27") which replaces the prior version along with a new Attachment 4 (file: "ChBA Phase 1_Attachment 4 - Legacy Application Portfolio Current State_2026-02-27"). The due date for Phase 1 responses has been extended. Phase 1 responses are now due March 13, 2026 by 5PM (ET).

Initial Announcement, 2/17/26: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a Challenge Based Acquisition (ChBA) for the Accelerated Transformation of Legacy Applications and Systems (ATLAS). Please see the attached ChBA Phase 1 documents for the complete description and requirements for Phase 1 submissions. Questions are due by February 24, 2026, and Phase 1 responses are due by March 10, 2026.

Posted: March 9, 2026, 1:32 p.m. EDT
Posted: March 4, 2026, 4:35 p.m. EST
Posted: Feb. 27, 2026, 4:45 p.m. EST
Posted: Feb. 17, 2026, 4:29 p.m. EST
Background
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a Challenge Based Acquisition (ChBA) for the Accelerated Transformation of Legacy Applications and Systems (ATLAS).

The FAA's Information and Technology Services (AIT) seeks innovative, secure, and resilient IT solutions to support the FAA and Solution Delivery Services (ADE). The goal of this contract is to enable portfolio-wide rationalization, consolidation, modernization, and sustainment of FAA’s application environments while reducing technical debt, improving user experience, enhancing security and resiliency, and delivering long-term cost efficiencies. This initiative is crucial for ensuring continuity of operations and safety within the National Airspace System.

Work Details
The scope of the ATLAS requirement includes support and modernization of the FAA’s mission support portfolio, which encompasses approximately 200 applications and 3,000 databases. The objectives for the contract include:

1. Portfolio Modernization and Technical Debt Reduction: Transition legacy systems into modular, scalable cloud-native architectures; eliminate redundant business functions; minimize technical debt; utilize AI/ML techniques for application analysis and code refactoring.

2. User Experience (UI/UX): Implement human-centered design practices; develop intuitive user interfaces aligned with FAA accessibility standards; reuse UX patterns across applications.

3. High-Availability Mission Operations: Ensure continuous operation of mission-critical systems at 99.9% availability; implement proactive system health management; establish resilient disaster recovery capabilities; reduce Total Cost of Ownership through AIOps.

4. Accelerated Value Delivery via DevSecOps: Establish a mature software delivery lifecycle with rapid releases; enhance software quality through reuse of enterprise services; provide visibility into development metrics.

5. Enterprise Data Excellence and Intelligent Automation: Create a unified data source by eliminating silos; derive predictive insights for safety operations; optimize processes with automated workflows.

6. Proactive Cyber Security and Compliance: Maintain continuous Authorization to Operate through embedded security controls; ensure rapid remediation of vulnerabilities.

7. Program Governance: Align modernization activities with FAA standards to ensure interoperability and compliance; provide data-driven oversight through performance metrics.

8. Seamless Service Transition: Ensure uninterrupted mission support during transitions; facilitate effective knowledge transfer.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance for any resulting contract(s) is ten (10) years, including options.

Overview

Agency
Technical Center [DOT - FAA]
Response Deadline
March 13, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT (original: March 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
Feb. 17, 2026, 4:29 p.m. EST (updated: April 16, 2026, 6:07 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541512 - Computer Systems Design Services
PSC
DA01 - IT And Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (Labor)
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20591 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000,000 - $300,000,000 (AI estimate)
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 2/17/26 Technical Center issued Solicitation ATLAS-1 for Accelerated Transformation of Legacy Applications and Systems (ATLAS) Challenge Based Acquisition (ChBA) due 3/13/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541512 and PSC DA01.
Primary Contact
Name
Daniel Farrell   Profile
Email
ssdrfi@faa.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Eric Waterman   Profile
Email
ssdrfi@faa.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION > 692M15 ACQUISITION & GRANTS, AAQ600
FPDS Organization Code
6920-692M15
Source Organization Code
500000481
Last Updated
April 22, 2026
Last Updated By
daniel.farrell@faa.gov
Archive Date
April 22, 2026