The U.S. Department of Transportation and the FAA have released a Request for Solutions (RFS) to select a Prime Integrator for the agency’s air traffic control system. Proposals are due Sept. 21, 2025, with the contract aimed at accelerating a full buildout of the new ATC system in three to four years.

According to the FAA, the Prime Integrator will be responsible for acquiring new technologies, upgrading facilities and ensuring interoperability across the National Airspace System (NAS).

The FAA described the effort as a two-phase program to replace aging infrastructure and introduce new capabilities. The first phase will target outdated radar, software and telecommunications networks, while the second will focus on new Air Route Traffic Control Centers and a common automation platform.

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