Senior Executive Aircraft Lease

The Senior Executive Aircraft Lease (SEAL) is a market research effort by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to identify capable providers for two dedicated medium cabin jet executive aircraft and comprehensive aviation support services. This requirement is designed to facilitate the rapid transport of FEMA senior leadership, federal responders, and approved congressional delegations for disaster response and national emergency mobilization. The contractor must provide all necessary flight, maintenance, fuel, and logistics personnel to support 24/7/365 on-call operations across the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). Key technical requirements include aircraft capable of flying up to 4,000 miles, secure communications capabilities, and airborne LiDAR. The anticipated contract structure is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle with a five-year total duration, consisting of a 12-month base period and four optional 12-month extension periods. Performance is subject to strict FAA and environmental regulations, with quality standards referencing the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). Contractors must maintain active security clearances, adhere to DHS non-disclosure agreements, and provide detailed flight and positioning certifications for invoicing. As this is currently a Sources Sought Notice under NAICS 481219, the agency is requesting capabilities statements from interested firms, including those with specific socioeconomic statuses such as Woman-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.