The FAA is procuring a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to deliver "Defender," a next-generation tactical security flight tracking tool.
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
The FAA is conducting a market survey to identify a commercially available Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to replace its legacy Airspace Awareness and Detection System (AADS). The attached Defender Requirements Document defines the next-generation tactical security flight-tracking tool's core capabilities for FAA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mission use, including real-time multi-source data ingestion, advanced spatial filtering, and role-based user hierarchies. The notice also specifies essential operational workflows, external integrations, and development milestones for a secure, map-centric application optimized for high-speed responsiveness.
