Request for Information (RFI) Oversized Air Cargo Aircraft.pdf
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This Request for Information (RFI) from the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) seeks industry input on acquiring large and oversized air cargo transportation services, specifically for an airplane with unique capabilities. The RFI targets a civilian aircraft under development as of June 2025 that can transport space launch vehicles and Department of Defense articles up to 300 feet long, which cannot currently be easily transported by existing aircraft.
USTRANSCOM requires an aircraft that could enter service by December 31, 2035, and provide between 2,000 and 7,500 hours of service over 2-5 years to support military readiness and logistical needs. RFI responses must be submitted electronically to the designated contacts, Mr. Caleb Higgerson (Contracting Officer) or Ms. Sarah Vazzi (Contract Specialist), no later than 0800 Central Time on January 29, 2026. The RFI is being conducted pursuant to the Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 and aims to inform a report to congressional defense committees.
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
RFI Overview
Pursuant to the Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (sec. 141), Joint Explanatory Statement, the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to inform a report to the congressional defense committees on future large and oversized air cargo transportation services.
Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked.
**Note**USTRANSCOM is NOT responsible for any costs incurred by companies responding to this RFI.
RFI Contact(s)
RFI responses shall be submitted via email to the POC(s) identified below not later than 0800 Central Time on 29 January 2026. Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.
NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL PHONE
Mr. Caleb Higgerson Contracting Officer TCAQ-CP caleb.j.higgerson.civ@mail.mil 618-817-9389
Ms. Sarah Vazzi Contract Specialist TCAQ-CP sarah.a.vazzi.civ@mail.mil 618-817-9479
Submission Details
USTRANSCOM hereby solicits industry information on acquiring services of an airplane that:
(1) Is, as of June 2025, under development as a civilian aircraft.
(2) Would be capable of carrying space launch vehicles and other Department of Defense articles not more than 300 feet long that cannot be or, as of June 2025, are not readily transported in an airplane due to cargo dimensions.
(3) Could enter service not later than December 31, 2035.
(4) Could provide and supplement large and oversized fixed wing air cargo transportation services to support the readiness and logistical needs of the Department by December 31, 2035, and thereafter.
(5) Could provide to the Department at least 2,000 hours and not more than 7,500 hours of airplane time for at least 2 and not more than 5 years beginning when such airplane could enter service.
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