Flight Information Systems RFPs, Pre-RFP Signals and Bid Opportunities
See emerging pre-RFP opportunities from public-sector buyers this week based on contract renewal timing, meetings and job changes, and paired with verified contact info.
- Director Hahn reported that almost every station on the southern Blue Line, including Anaheim, PCH, Wardlow, Artesia, Compton, and Slauson, had non-working digital displays.
- Staff confirmed the displays installed by advertising partner Intersection have been vandalized and the contractor is hardening the units to prevent further damage.
- Metro has reverted to analog communication methods where screens are down, and the Chief Customer Experience Officer expressed a desire for more digital screens across the system.
- Director Hahn voiced dissatisfaction with the staff response and requested a follow-up on the repair status and a better…
- The Guilford County Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously approved $300 million in airport revenue bonds for the Piedmont Triad International Airport terminal and concourse modernization.
- The bond resolution names renovation and modernization of the ticket lobby, TSA screening, baggage claim, and concessions as funded work.
- Commissioner Jones noted the resolution states the bonds are not a county debt and are repaid from airport revenues, including passenger facility charges, parking, rental cars, landing fees, and airline leases.
- Commissioner Cook cited a well-thought-out terminal renovation plan from PTI Airport…
- San Diego International Airport's 2026-2027 capital plan lists a Q3 2026 project for new Gate Information Displays at Terminal 2 East and Baggage Information Displays at Terminal 2 West, budgeted at $4,173,924.
- The display project carries a 'Pending' advertisement date, meaning the airport has not yet advertised the procurement for these systems.
- The airport is planning the display upgrade as part of its broader terminal modernization work, which also includes ADA barrier removal, restroom remodels, and emergency power upgrades.
- The plan provides a concrete budget and schedule for the display project, but the stage of the…
- The Port Authority board authorized $110 million to expand Newark Terminal A, adding two common-use gates to provide flexibility during irregular operations.
- The board approved $40 million for planning JFK Redevelopment Phase 2, covering a new terminal and CBP/TSA technology upgrades for passenger service.
- JFK Terminal One lease amendments push gate construction milestones to 2033 and 2035, sustaining long-term airport development activity.
- A $214 million Business Systems Transformation Program is underway to replace legacy software, with $15.5 million in planning contracts awarded to Intueor Consulting.
- Norfolk International Airport presented a terminal improvement project to the Architectural Review Board, including a new ticketing hall, baggage handling area, and consolidated security checkpoint.
- The $25M authority investment is intended to attract international carriers such as Breeze, with plans to extend Gate A3 for simultaneous arrivals.
- The airport will centralize baggage screening from four pods to one TSA area, reducing screening units from eight to four while increasing throughput.
- Renovations are expected to improve gate assignment flexibility and operational efficiency, according to the presentation to the board.
- Broward County is finalizing airline lease agreements set for September 10 commission approval that authorize $3.2 billion in bond funding for airport capital projects.
- The new agreements mandate replacing static gate signs with dynamic electronic displays and create a joint committee for quarterly technology and design coordination with airlines.
- Terminal 5 is fully designed with a $702 million guaranteed maximum price, and construction is slated to begin in October 2026.
- A terminal connector project will link all terminals behind security, with full completion expected by spring 2028.
- SEA authorized the Flight Information Display System Refresh Project for $1,200,000 in requested implementation funding.
- SEA authorized Flight Information Display System Refresh for a total estimated up to ten-year contract amount of $3,800,000.
- SEA tied the Flight Information Display refresh effort to software license, hardware, and vendor implementation and support services.
- SEA Flight Information Display System (FIDS) refresh requested for $1,200,000 implementation and $3,800,000 10-year license/support.
- 2012-era FIDS lacks flexibility for templates, dynamic messaging, and alternate abnormal-operations messaging.
- Replace ~250 digital signage computers over 14 years old and upgrade First bag/Last bag data collection cybersecurity.
- Project schedule targets deployment start in 2027 Q3 and estimated completion in 2027 Q4.
How to use pre-RFP signals
1. Shape the requirement
When you see a budget allocation or strategic plan mention, the agency is just beginning to define their need. Engage now to help write the specs before the RFP goes public.
2. Time your outreach
Don't cold call into the void. Use contract expiration signals to reach out to buyers exactly when they are unhappy with their incumbent or preparing to renew.
3. Arm your SDRs
Replace generic "checking in" emails with hyper-specific context. Reach out referencing their exact meeting minutes, named decision-makers, and approved budget line items.
FAQs
What is a pre-RFP signal for flight information systems?
A pre-RFP signal is a public-record indicator that a buyer is moving toward a flight information systems purchase before they've issued an RFP. Starbridge tracks six categories: meeting mentions, budget allocations, contract expirations, grant awards, leadership changes, and strategic plans.
How early does Starbridge detect flight information systems demand?
Six to eighteen months before a formal RFP, on average. The earliest signals are usually board meeting mentions or budget line items.
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- The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority's Procurement Committee met on September 23, 2026, to evaluate and shortlist vendors for FIDS ITN 26-302-ITN.
- Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Ford Audio Video Systems, Infax Inc., SITA, and Synect LLC are the five respondents under consideration.
- The committee is poised to narrow the field, with an appeal deadline for the procurement decisions set for September 30, 2026.
- No vendor has been selected yet, as the evaluation and shortlisting process is still underway.
- The Board will review an Invitation to Negotiate for an Upper-Level Controls system covering the North Terminal and Terminal C baggage handling systems.
- The Upper-Level Controls procurement is set for release in December 2026, with committee review in February 2027 and award expected in April 2027.
- The contract is valued between $5 million and $8 million, is a one-time installation, and has no incumbent vendor.
- The Authority extended its MUFID agreement with SITA through September 30, 2026, adding $248,000 while preparing the ULC procurement.
- The Capital Improvement Program includes a $12 million increase for baggage evacuation slides and hatches in Terminals A and B.
- Director Hahn reported that almost every station on the southern Blue Line, including Anaheim, PCH, Wardlow, Artesia, Compton, and Slauson, had non-working digital displays.
- Staff confirmed the displays installed by advertising partner Intersection have been vandalized and the contractor is hardening the units to prevent further damage.
- Metro has reverted to analog communication methods where screens are down, and the Chief Customer Experience Officer expressed a desire for more digital screens across the system.
- Director Hahn voiced dissatisfaction with the staff response and requested a follow-up on the repair status and a better plan.
- Staff indicated they are working with the contractor to improve responsiveness, but no vendor selection or procurement process has been announced.
- The Guilford County Commissioners held a public hearing and unanimously approved $300 million in airport revenue bonds for the Piedmont Triad International Airport terminal and concourse modernization.
- The bond resolution names renovation and modernization of the ticket lobby, TSA screening, baggage claim, and concessions as funded work.
- Commissioner Jones noted the resolution states the bonds are not a county debt and are repaid from airport revenues, including passenger facility charges, parking, rental cars, landing fees, and airline leases.
- Commissioner Cook cited a well-thought-out terminal renovation plan from PTI Airport Director Kevin Baker, and the board voted unanimously to proceed with the bond issuance.
- The public hearing included opposition from residents concerned about user fees and the plan's details, but the board moved forward with approval.
Public meeting minutes, board agendas, budget documents, contract expiration data, grant awards, public job postings, and leadership announcements across all 50 states.
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What's in the free flight information systems report?
Ranked buyers with active flight information systems demand in your scope, open RFPs closing soon, expiring contracts with incumbent names, and verified buyer contacts.
How accurate are Starbridge's buyer contacts?
Validated against a 14,000-email test, Starbridge runs a 2% bounce rate. Comparable tools self-report 15 to 25%.
