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Comprehensive Support for Removal Operations II

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70RDA126R00000008Federal

Submission Closed09/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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V--Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yellowst

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Aircraft Charter and Flight OperationsThe Aircraft Charter and Flight Operations subcontract involves providing piloted aircraft and comprehensive flight services to support prime contractors on research and development projects for the Georgia Institute of Technology. The scope of work includes flight planning, the execution of specific flight test profiles, and the transportation of R&D personnel and equipment. Eligible providers must supply fixed-wing or rotary-wing aircraft capable of supporting R&D payloads and must maintain FAA Part 135 or Part 91 certifications. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 481211 and focuses on the delivery of completed flight hours and successful mission execution. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is October 30, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on October 2, 2026.

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TYPE III HELICOPTER SERVICES The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, is forecasting a requirement for Type III helicopter services. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 481211 and is slated for performance in Oxnard. The opportunity is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of September 26, 2026. Primary points of contact for this requirement include Justin Kondeff and Small Business Specialist Casie Savage.

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25 days ago

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Homeland Security, through the Office of Procurement Operations, is soliciting a single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) commercial services contract for Comprehensive Support to Removal Operations (CSRO) II under solicitation 70RDA126R00000008. The contract aims to enhance voluntary return and removal operations, specifically supporting the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) and Incentivized Voluntary Departure (IVD) programs. A primary component of the scope is Project Homecoming, which utilizes the CBP Home App to facilitate the enrollment, vetting, and transportation of eligible non-criminal illegal aliens. The contract has a cumulative dollar ceiling of 2.062 billion dollars, with a minimum guarantee of 2,500 dollars for the base period. The period of performance consists of a one-year base ordering period with two optional one-year extensions. The contractor will be responsible for a wide range of non-personal services, including program management, logistics, ticketing, aviation coordination, data management, and strategic outreach. Performance will occur at multiple locations, including various ICE facilities across the United States and potentially OCONUS. Award will be based on best value using a trade-off process, evaluating Technical Capability and Approach, Demonstrated Prior Experience, and Price, in that order of importance. Proposals are due by September 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Submissions must be divided into a technical volume and a price volume, with the technical approach limited to 25 pages. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to cybersecurity and privacy standards for handling personally identifiable information and controlled unclassified information.

General Info

DHS seeks services for voluntary return programs via IDIQ contract, with proposals due September 2026 in Washington D.C.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisitions Division I

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

70RDA126R00000008 Amendment 1 Attachment 3 Pricing Sheet

4 pages · amendment

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70RDA126R00000008 Attachment 3 Base Case Pricing Scenario Sheet

4 pages · pricing-sheet

High

70RDA126R00000008 RFP Amendment 0001 Q&A

12 pages · q-and-a

High

70RDA126R0000008 Amendment 0001 Attachment 4 - Base Case Pricing Scenario

6 pages · amendment

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70RDA126R0000008 Attachment 2 - ICE Facilities List

2 pages · sow

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70RDA126R0000008 Attachment 4 - Base Case Pricing Scenario

5 pages · sow

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 70RDA126R00000008

2 pages · amendment

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Amendment 1 Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule

6 pages · amendment

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Attachment 1 Pricing Schedule - CLIN and Labor Rates

pricing-schedule

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CSRO II Responses to Industry Questions (8.20.2026)

4 pages · q-and-a

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Draft CSRO Performance Work Statement 70RDA126R00000008

7 pages · pws

High

Draft Pricing Schedule with CLINs and Labor Categories

5 pages · pricing-schedule

High

Draft Request for Proposal CSRO Support Services RFP No. 70RDA126R00000008

49 pages · rfp

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Draft RFP 70RDA126R00000008 for CSRO Support Services

43 pages · rfp

High

RFP 70RDA126R0000008 Amendment 0001 - CSRO Support Services II

62 pages · amendment

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RFP No. 70RDA126R00000008 - CSRO Support Services II

61 pages · rfp

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DHS CSRO Industry Engagement Event August 13, 2026

27 pages · industry-day

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

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Timeline

6 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 18

special-notice

Notice updatedAug 7

Response deadline added: Jan 1, 2027. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 13

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 20

The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 27

Response deadline changed from Jan 1, 2027 to Sep 8, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 28

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Response DeadlineSep 8

Deadline has passed

Notice updatedSep 30

The notice description changed.

Submission Closed

09/08/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisitions Division I

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWashington, DC, 20528, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisitions Division I

Office AddressWashington, DC, 20528, USA

Contacts

OPO Industry Liaison

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Dear Industry Partners,

DHS announces the award of the Comprehensive Support for Removal Operations (CSRO) II requirement to:
                        Response AI Solutions, LLC.
                        1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 650
                        Arlington, Virginia 22209

The effective date of the award is September 29, 2026.

DHS notified CSRO II Offerors individually on September 29, 2026.

Thank you to all Industry partners for your interest and participation in this important initiative.

Thank you