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F-16 Block 50/52 Ferry Pilot Services

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Response Deadline11/24/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the point-to-point ferry flight delivery of two F-16 Block 52 aircraft from South Carolina to Martyr BG Ali Flaih AB in Iraq for the Department of Defense. The scope of work includes executing cell formation flying, Coronet missions, and military boom aerial refueling utilizing KC-135, KC-10, or KC-46 tankers. Qualified personnel must possess an active Secret clearance and meet strict flight experience requirements, including 1,500 total military flight hours and 500 pilot-in-command hours specifically in the F-16. The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2026, with a response deadline of November 24, 2026.

General Info

Ferry flight delivery of two F-16 aircraft from South Carolina to Iraq.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8232 Aflcmc Wwmk

NAICS

488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Martyr BG Ali Flaih AB, IQ-SD, IRQ

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA823226ACFERRY.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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RFI Contractor F-16 Pilot Services

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Timeline

PostedOct 22

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Response DeadlineNov 24

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/24/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 30 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8232 Aflcmc Wwmk

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8232 Aflcmc Wwmk

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Performs point-to-point ferry flight delivery of two F-16 Block 52 aircraft for prime contractors on US Air Force missions from South Carolina to Iraq. Executes cell formation flying, Coronet missions, and military boom aerial refueling using KC-135, KC-10, or KC-46 tankers. Requires active Secret clearance, 1,500 total military flight hours, and 500 PIC hours in F-16. Delivers two F-16 aircraft to Martyr BG Ali Flaih AB.

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