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Request for Information (RFI)- Aerostat Envelope

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2016XXXXFederal

Response Deadline08/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Homeland Security, through the Air And Marine Contracting Division, is seeking sources for the construction, testing, and delivery of a Class IV 275K Aerostat Envelope, part number 275-10001-04. The selected supplier will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision required to complete the project. This request for information is categorized under NAICS code 336411 and is managed by primary point of contact Leslie Lozano. Interested parties must respond by August 28, 2026, for this sources-sought opportunity based in Washington, DC.

General Info

DHS seeks sources for Class IV 275K Aerostat Envelope construction by August 28, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting DivisionView Agency

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

51595, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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TARS Aerostat Fact Sheet

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Sources Sought / RFI: 275K Aerostat

PDF•sources-sought

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 25

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 28

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 2 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting Division

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Air And Marine Contracting Division

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Contacts

Leslie Lozano

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Full Description

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The supplier shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and other items and services necessary to build, test, and deliver a Class IV 275K Aerostat Envelope PN 275-10001-04.

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