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Response Deadline07/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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A 100-passenger turbine jet aircraft must be maintained on daily standby for immediate deployment in support of government operations, with a mandatory minimum presence of 90 days per year. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, ensuring eligibility for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The NAICS code 481211 classifies this as an air transportation service, specifically scheduled passenger air transportation. Operations are tied to a place of performance with a zip code of 83702, though no specific city or state is provided. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, with responses due by July 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This effort is managed by the Incident Procurement Aviation Branch within the Department of Agriculture, requiring continuous availability and readiness for operational deployment without prior notice.

General Info

100-passenger jet on daily standby 90+ days/year for USDA aviation operations, small business set-aside, zip 83702.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Incident Procurement Aviation BranchView Agency

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

ID, 83702, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedJun 22

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Response DeadlineJul 14

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 19 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Incident Procurement Aviation Branch

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Department Of Agriculture → Incident Procurement Aviation Branch

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Provide a 100-passenger turbine jet aircraft on standby for daily deployment with a 90-day annual minimum presence in support of government operations.

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