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This contract involves conducting maintenance flight operations and test flights for C-37B/Gulfstream 650ER aircraft to ensure their performance and readiness following maintenance activities. The scope includes test, repositioning, and system validation flights, which are critical to verifying that all aircraft systems are functioning properly before returning to operational status. The services are designed to maintain high standards of safety and reliability for these specific aircraft models. The contract is a subcontract opportunity under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 481219, which covers other support activities for air transportation. It is managed by the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Detention Compliance and Removals agency, with the place of performance in Washington, DC, ZIP code 20024. This assignment focuses on ensuring that government-operated aircraft meet post-maintenance performance criteria through specialized flight operations.

General Info

Maintenance and test flights for C-37B/Gulfstream 650ER ensuring safety and operational readiness.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Detention Compliance And Removals

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20024, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 0528.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Operational Support Aircraft Maintenance (OSAM)

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PostedJun 2

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Detention Compliance And Removals

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Detention Compliance And Removals

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Conduct test, repositioning, and system validation flights for C-37B/Gulfstream 650ER aircraft to verify post-maintenance performance and readiness.

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