Ferry Flight Operations

The contract calls for ferry flight operations to transport demonstration aircraft to and from Patuxent River, Maryland, with strict adherence to Federal Aviation Administration and military airspace regulations. All flights must be executed in compliance with safety and procedural standards governing both civilian and defense-controlled airspaces, ensuring secure and uninterrupted movement of aircraft for demonstration purposes. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and the NAICS code 481219 applies to air transportation services. The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Performance is centered in St. James, Maryland, with a zip code of 20670, though operations will span multiple locations as required by mission needs. The contracting entity is the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division under the Department of Defense, and while no specific point of contact information is provided, bidders must submit proposals through the official SAM.gov portal before the deadline to be considered. The contract is not open to large businesses or joint ventures unless they meet the SBA’s small business criteria.