MD-500 Aircraft Provision and Flight Services

This subcontract for the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division requires the provision of a fully operational MD-500 aircraft and associated flight operations to support prime contractors. The scope of work includes up to 17 demonstration flight hours, a round-trip ferry flight to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, and one-hour flight briefings focused on safety and systems. To ensure operational safety and compliance, the contractor must provide a qualified Safety Pilot acting as Pilot in Command and maintain a valid FAA Airworthiness certificate and insurance based on the aircraft weight. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 488119 and is managed by the Department of Defense. Successful execution of the agreement is contingent upon the delivery of all specified flight hours and the completion of ferry services. Interested parties should note the tight response window, with the solicitation posted on October 15, 2026, and a deadline for responses set for October 19, 2026.