Aircraft Configuration Upfit and Operations & Maintenance Support
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70RDA326R00000003
- Agency
- Not on record
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations issued a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFP 70RDA326R00000003) on August 26, 2026, for Aircraft Configuration Upfit and Operations & Maintenance Support, with proposals due September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This is a full and open competition under NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing); no set-aside applies.
DHS seeks a contractor to design, integrate, install, test, and certify complete interior upfits for four Boeing 737-700 aircraft designated for Congressional Delegation and Senior Federal travel, then operate and maintain the fleet for a base period through September 27, 2027, plus four optional one-year extensions through September 27, 2031. The contract uses hybrid Firm-Fixed-Unit-Price and Firm-Fixed-Price structures across multiple contract line items: CLIN 0001 covers aircraft upfit and missionization with offeror-submitted unit prices; CLIN 0002 establishes a Not-To-Exceed ceiling of $37,094,533.00 for scheduled operations and maintenance (base year); CLIN 0003 sets an NTE of $1,380,000.00 for unscheduled line maintenance with a $2,500.00 minimum guarantee; and CLIN 0004 caps over-and-above heavy repairs at $7,290,000.00 NTE (base year). Optional period CLINs escalate annually, with total contract value across base and all options approximately $71.8 million.
Two aircraft require Congressional Delegation configuration with crew rest seating, VIP groupings, removable conference tables, and Starshield/Starlink communications. Two require Executive configuration with Distinguished Visitor cabins, dual satellite systems, and multi-level security network printers. The contractor must maintain FAA 14 CFR Part 145 repair station certification or equivalent (AS9100 or ISO 9001), provide three qualified pilots (two Captains/one First Officer) and three flight attendants per aircraft with appropriate FAA certifications and security clearances (Secret minimum for Congressional, Top Secret for Executive), manage aircraft operations for a notional 500 flight hours annually per aircraft, and comply with all FAA regulations and DHS security requirements.
Proposals must be submitted in three volumes: Volume I (Administrative/General, no page limit) including signed SF 1449, cover letter, SAM representations, and DD Form 254 demonstrating active Top Secret Facility Clearance; Volume II (Technical Proposal, 20-page limit) addressing quality control certifications, upfit and engineering capability with preliminary drawings and integrated master schedule, maintenance and logistics planning with two-hour Aircraft on Ground response capability, pilot provisioning and flight operations, and safety management approach; and Volume III (Price Proposal, no page limit) with completed pricing for all CLINs using Exhibits A (Scheduled O&M Catalog) and B (Unscheduled Maintenance Catalog) plus Government-provided Excel pricing template.
The Government will conduct tradeoff source selection with Demonstrated Technical Experience (Factor 1) significantly more important than Price (Factor 2), assigning confidence ratings of High, Some, or Low. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents best value. Proposals with significantly unbalanced line item pricing may be rejected. Amendment 3, effective September 9, 2026, extended the proposal due date from September 8 to September 16, 2026, and corrected Not-To-Exceed values for CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004 in the SF 1449, RFP, and Performance Work Statement. Contracting Officer: Jonathan Igwebueze (jonathan.igwebueze@hq.dhs.gov); Contract Specialist: S. Andrew Whittaker (stephen.whittaker@hq.dhs.gov).
Notice text
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Update #7 · Latest ·
Dear Industry Partners,
The purpose of this notice is to release Amendment 3 to the solicitation.
Amendment 3 extends the proposal due date to September 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Amendment 3 also updates the following documents:
- SF 1449: Updates the Period of Performance and delivery dates. Corrects the Not-to-Exceed values for CLINs X002, X003, and X004.
- Request for Proposal (RFP): Updates the Period of Performance and delivery dates. Corrects the Not-to-Exceed values for CLINs X002, X003, and X004.**
- RFP Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement: Updates the Period of Performance and delivery dates. Removes the following conflicting language: “FAA Advisory Circulars applicable to aircraft alteration, repair, certification, and flammability compliance; to”.**
- RFP Attachment 5 - Addenda: Updates the attachment to reflect the revised proposal due date.**
** To assist potential offerors, all updates to these documents are reflected in track changes.
The Government will not accept any additional questions regarding this solicitation. Offerors that previously submitted proposals may submit revised proposals in response to Amendment 3.
Thank you for your continued interest in this procurement.
Update #6 ·
Dear Industry Partners,
The purpose of this notice is to release Amendment 2 to the solicitation. As part of the Amendment, the Government is re-issuing the Questions and Responses after further internal review and to provide additional information where possible. In addition, the other applicable solicitation documents (Request for Proposal, Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement, and Attachment 4 - DD254) have been updated. Offerors are advised that the only revisions to the Request for Proposal document entitled "DHS AIR FY26 RFP Amendment 2 9.1.2026" were updates to the cover page to reflect Amendment 2. The Government will not accept any additional questions concerning this solicitation. The proposal due date remains Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you for your continued interest in this procurement.
Update #5 ·
Dear Industry Partners,
The purpose of this notice is to provide an Amendment to the solicitation. This Amendment includes responses to vendor questions and updates to the applicable solicitation documents. The Government will not accept any additional questions concerning this solicitation. As a result of this Amendment, the due date for proposals is extended to Tuesday, September 8, 2026, @ 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Thank you for your continued interest in this requirement.
Update #4 ·
Dear Industry Partners,
This notice is issued to provide an update and inform potential offerors that the Government intends to post responses to questions received concerning the final solicitation on Monday August 31, 2026, and revise the due date for proposals. Please continue to monitor SAM.gov.
Update #3 ·
Dear Industry Partners,
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation Number: 70RDA326R00000003
Title: Aircraft Configuration Upfit and Operations & Maintenance Support
Primary Points of Contact:
- Jonathan Igwebueze, Contracting Officer (jonathan.igwebueze@hq.dhs.gov)
- S. Andrew Whittaker, Contract Specialist (stephen.whittaker@hq.dhs.gov)
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 336411
RFO 12.202 Statements:
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO FAR 12.2. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
- The solicitation number is 70RDA326R00000003 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).
- This acquisition is a full and open competition. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Description of Requirement:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer (OCRSO) requires Aircraft Configuration Upfit and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Support.
For complete technical requirements, Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), Not-To-Exceed (NTE) ceilings, and delivery schedules, please refer to the attached RFP No. 70RDA326R00000003 and Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Proposal Instructions and Evaluation Criteria:
The Government will utilize a Tradeoff source selection process.
Offerors must structure their proposals into three (3) distinct volumes:
- Volume I: Administrative / General
- Volume II: Technical Proposal (Factor 1 - Demonstrated Technical Experience)
- Volume III: Price Proposal (Factor 2 - Price)
For comprehensive proposal submission instructions, page limits, and the detailed basis for award and evaluation methodology, offerors must strictly refer to the attached Attachment 5: Addenda to RFO FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2.
Place of Performance:
Physical modification work shall be performed at the Contractor's FAA-certificated Part 145 facility. Please see the RFP and PWS for complete facility and place of performance requirements.
Provision and Clause Applicability:
For a comprehensive list of all applicable FAR and HSAR provisions and clauses for this acquisition, please refer to Section 2 of the attached RFP No. 70RDA326R00000003.
Submission Instructions:
Responses must clearly demonstrate the firm's ability to meet all the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Proposals must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.
Please see Attachment 5: Addenda to RFO FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 for exact submission deadlines and electronic submission instructions.
Attachments:
- Performance Work Statement (PWS)
- CLIN 0004 Over & Above Work Directive Form
- Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
- DD 254 Contract Security Classification Specification
- RFP Addenda RFO FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 Proposal Instructions and Evaluation Criteria
- RFP Pricing Template
Exhibits:
- Section 1 — CLIN 0002 — Scheduled Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Catalog
- Section 1 — CLIN 0003 — Unscheduled Maintenance Catalog & Complexity Tiers
Update #2 ·
Dear Industry Partners,
The Department would like to thank the companies who participated in the virtual Industry Engagement Event held on Tuesday August 25, 2026. Attached to this notice are the slides from the event, which include the answers to most of the questions asked by industry during the event. Any questions not included with today’s posting, will be addressed in a separate posting or in the Final solicitation.
Thank you again for your participation and please continue to monitor SAM.gov for updates.
Update #1 ·
Dear Industry Partners,
The Department is issuing this notice to provide industry with a Draft Performance Work Statement and Draft Evaluation Factors for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Aircraft Configuration Upfit and Operations & Maintenance Support requirement.
This notice also provides details regarding the Department’s upcoming virtual Industry Engagement Event.
A notional timeline of key events is provided below:
- Virtual Industry Day Event: August 25, 2026, 2:30 p.m. (ET)
- Final solicitation release: On or about August 25, 2026
- Industry questions due on final solicitation: August 26, 2026
- Government responses posted to SAM.gov: August 27, 2026
- Proposal due date: September 3, 2026
- Anticipated contract award: September 11, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security is providing the following details on an upcoming virtual Industry Engagement Event for Aircraft Configuration Upfit and Operations & Maintenance Support:
WHEN: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
TIME: 2:30 PM Eastern Time (ET)
WHERE: Virtual
Attendance and Registration: If you are interested in attending the virtual Industry Engagement Event, please register no later than Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Attendance at the event is not a pre-requisite for submitting a proposal once the Final solicitation is released.
Registration: Registration for the virtual Industry Engagement Event is available by clicking on the link at the end of this notice. Registration through any other means will not be accepted or allowed. The registration deadline for interested companies is Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Attendance will be tracked for all event participants. Each registrant must provide their first and last name, company name, and email address. On the day of the event, a link to access the event will be sent via email to those who have registered.
Note: The Industry Engagement Event will be recorded. Any responses provided during the Industry Engagement Event may be superseded in the resulting Final solicitation. This event is closed to the press.
Thank you for your interest in this requirement. Please continue to monitor SAM.gov for future updates.
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