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This Sources Sought opportunity was posted on September 14, 2016. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Wet Lease aircraft

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SAQMMA16Q0001Federal

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NAICS: 532411
New
Federal
MARAD Request for Information on Potential Vessel Leasing
Solicitation # MARADVesselLeaseRFI2026
The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the U.S. maritime industry's technical and financial capability to deliver strategic sealift ships. Specifically, the government is exploring a potential acquisition strategy to lease up to 10 newly constructed, coastwise-endorsed Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels built exclusively in U.S. shipyards. The proposed lease structure is envisioned as a 20-year total period per hull, potentially organized as a five-year firm term with three additional five-year options. This RFI is intended for planning purposes to inform a lease versus buy decision and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to contract. Interested parties must submit unclassified responses by 5:00 PM PDT on August 31, 2026, to Mark Burns and Frank Wells. Submissions are limited to five pages, excluding title pages and schedules, and must be formatted with 12-point font and one-inch margins. The government is seeking detailed capability statements and feedback on eleven specific areas, including financing, charter structures, residual value, termination liability, federal credit support, and insurance allocation for war and machinery risks during military deployments. Responses should be sent electronically with the subject line Response to RFI – MARAD Roll-on/Roll-off Vessels, and any proprietary information must be clearly marked on each page.
Maritime Administration

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NAICS: 532411
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Federal
RFI On-Call Leadplane
Solicitation # 140D0427Q0880
The Department of the Interior, through the Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate, has issued a Request for Information under solicitation number 140D0427Q0880 to conduct market research for the USWFS Aerial Supervision Module Program. The objective is to identify vendors capable of providing a contractor-operated and maintained on-call multi-engine turbojet powered aircraft to serve as a Leadplane. These aircraft will support DOI pilots in aerial supervision of wildland fire incidents, including the coordination of air tankers and the transport of personnel or cargo. Operations are expected to take place across the contiguous United States and Alaska, with occasional requirements in Canada and Mexico. Under the contemplated arrangement, the contractor is responsible for providing the aircraft, an instructor pilot, insurance, and all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure airworthiness according to FAA regulations and DOI policy. The government will provide the leadplane qualified pilot and fuel. This effort is currently in the planning phase; no funds have been authorized or appropriated, and this RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation or a promise to issue a Request for Proposal. Interested small or large businesses are requested to provide company details, NAICS size standards, and aircraft configuration capabilities by the response deadline of November 10, 2026.
Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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5 days ago

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in 21 days

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The Department of State Bureau of International Narcotic and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation is conducting market research to secure a wet lease for aircraft capable of transporting passengers and limited cargo globally. The requirement includes the provision of the aircraft, full crew, maintenance, insurance, and fuel. Preferred aircraft types include the B-1900, DHC-8, or equivalent models, though jet aircraft may be considered for longer missions. Operations will span several key regions, including Northern, Central, and Eastern Africa, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, specifically between countries such as Afghanistan and the UAE. The aircraft will transport a variety of personnel, including military members, VIPs, and Host Nation officials. Interested contractors must specify their aircraft type and provide separate pricing for mobilization and demobilization costs.

General Info

Agency

N/A

Contract Value

$78,400

NAICS

532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing

Place of Performance

Various Locations throughout the World, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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special-notice

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Notice type changed from Special Notice to Sources Sought. Response deadline changed from Sep 2, 2016 to Sep 20, 2016. The notice title changed. NAICS code changed from 541910 to 532411. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

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Contacts2 people available
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John William HamiltonAcquisition Support Specialist
Marlene AmedomeAcquisition Support Specialist

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The Department of State INL/A is seeking information on how an interested contractor could provide a wet lease, including aircraft, complete crew, maintenance, insurance, fuel necessary to fly routes throughout the world. Request mobilization and demobilization costs, if any, priced separately. The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotic and Law Enforcement Affairs Office of Aviation (INL/A) is conducting market research for a wet lease of B-1900 (19 Passenger) or DHC-8 (39 Passenger) or equal type aircraft. (Note: a Jet Type aircraft maybe an option if it is available for longer missions.) Please specify type aircraft in your response. The mission sets would normally be passenger movement, with limited cargo movement. Regions required would be in Northern, Central and Eastern Africa, Barbados or Caribbean islands, Middle East between countries like Afghanistan and UAE. The types of passengers may be VIP, military, Host Nation VIP and Host Nation personnel. Business Type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. Please see attachment for further information.

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