Empire State Development

Buyer seeks to develop a comprehensive Next Generation Aviation Strategic Plan to expand investments in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) technologies. The plan will provide a thorough analysis of these industries nationally and in New York State. Buyer aims to strengthen the aerospace ecosystem, attract new businesses, and advance New York's position as a hub for aerospace and mobility solutions. The final product should include strategies for growing the existing ecosystem, attracting new businesses, and integrating UAS/AAM technology into regional operations.

• 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
• Map existing aerospace infrastructure and assets in New York
• Perform benchmarking against other states with established AAM ecosystems
• Develop economic impact models for job creation and growth projections
• Identify commercial and governmental UAS/AAM applications and use cases
• Evaluate infrastructure integration strategies for AAM operations
• Develop policy and strategy recommendations for ecosystem growth
• Engage stakeholders from public sector and industry experts
• Create strategies to attract new UAS and AAM businesses
• Design integration plan for UAS/AAM technology into regional economy