Empire State Development

Buyer seeks to develop a comprehensive Next Generation Aviation Strategic Plan focused on expanding investments in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) technologies. The strategic plan will provide market analysis, growth strategies, and policy recommendations. Buyer wants to position New York as a hub for aerospace and mobility solutions by leveraging existing assets and attracting new businesses. The project timeline should not exceed 24 weeks.

• 6/2/2025 - Release of RFP
• 6/13/2025 - Deadline for Submission of Questions
• 6/17/2025 - Deadline for ESD to Respond to Questions
• 6/30/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/1/2025 - Anticipated Contract Start Date

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis of UAS and AAM industries
• Create asset mapping of aerospace infrastructure and capabilities
• Perform benchmarking against other established AAM ecosystems
• Develop economic impact models quantifying job creation potential
• Identify commercial use cases for UAS and AAM technologies
• Evaluate infrastructure integration for AAM at airports
• Create policy recommendations for business attraction and ecosystem growth
• Engage stakeholders including public sector and subject-matter experts
• Analyze integration strategies for vertiports and urban airspace management
• Design strategies to attract UAS and AAM businesses to NY