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Comprehensive Support for Removal Operations

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The Department of Homeland Security is preparing to issue a formal solicitation for Comprehensive Support for Removal Operations, aimed at providing scalable, end-to-end logistical support for domestic and international voluntary return operations of illegal aliens. This effort is authorized under Executive Order 14159 and Executive Order 14165, and will rely on dedicated aircraft and commercial ticketing services across multiple locations to facilitate removals in alignment with federal immigration enforcement priorities. The pre-solicitation notice, published under solicitation number FY2026PRESOL-DHS00001, is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a request for offers; submissions will not be accepted until the formal solicitation is released, anticipated in June or July 2026, with an award expected by August or September 2026. All responsible sources are encouraged to respond to the future formal solicitation, and no specific qualification requirements are currently mandated for eligibility. The contract falls under NAICS code 481211 and will be administered by the Departmental Operations Acquisition Division I in Washington, D.C., with point of contact information provided for industry inquiries.

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DHS will solicit bids mid-2026 for scalable removal operations using aircraft and ticketing services.

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Department Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisition Division IView Agency

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481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air TransportationView NAICS

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DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisition Division I
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA
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Department Of Homeland Security → Departmental Operations Acquisition Division I
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20528, USA
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In accordance with RFO Section 5.101, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) is publicizing its intent of the below proposed contract action.


This pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal solicitation; therefore, no offers shall be submitted or considered at this time. DHS estimates publicizing a formal solicitation resulting from this pre-solicitation notice in June/July 2026 and anticipates making an award in August/September 2026 resulting from the formal solicitation.


This pre-solicitation notice is to notify interested parties of DHS’ intent to solicit and procure on a full and open competitive basis Comprehensive Support for Removal Operations (CSRO) to support the Department’s mission as authorized by Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, Executive Order 14165, Securing Our Borders, and all other applicable laws, statutes, and authorities.


The Department requires a scalable and total solution to continue assisting the Department’s domestic and international voluntary return operations of illegal aliens through dedicated aircrafts and commercial ticketing operations at numerous domestic and international locations.


The Department anticipates that all responsible sources may submit a response to the formal solicitation for the Department’s consideration.


Currently, no specific qualification requirements are required in order to be eligible for award.

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