Air Operations Support Contract

The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Support Section, has issued a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 70FB7027I00000002 for an Air Operations Support Contract. The agency is seeking a dedicated air transportation and ground support mechanism to transport senior officials, emergency response teams, and mission-critical equipment during both declared and undeclared emergencies. The requirement specifically calls for two identically configured Challenger 650 aircraft to ensure fleet redundancy and concurrent operating capability. These assets must be available 24/7/365 for operations across the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), including U.S. territories such as Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Technical requirements for the aircraft include the integration of MX-20 IR/EO technology, onboard edge computing for processing raw sensor data mid-flight, and high-availability connectivity via Starlink, Starshield, or equivalent architectures. The system must support secure communications, including SATCOM, end-to-end cryptographic security with FIPS compliance, and executive voice and emergency command links. Aircraft must comply with Part 91/Public Aircraft Operations and all applicable FAA and environmental regulations. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding ten pages by October 19, 2026. Submissions must include company identification, SAM registration details, and business size for NAICS code 481219. The government is specifically looking for information from 8(a) firms, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Woman-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone firms, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a promise to issue one.