Beechcraft King Air 350/360 aircraft

The Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Acquisition is seeking to procure one or more new or used Beechcraft King Air 350/360 twin-engine turboprop aircraft for multi-role operations involving deployment of government personnel and equipment domestically and internationally. This Sources Sought Notice, issued on April 10, 2026 (announcement number 15DDHQ26N00000016), is designed to gather market information regarding vendor capacity rather than solicit formal proposals, and responses are due by May 7, 2026. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement that includes company identification information, Rough Order of Magnitude pricing with estimated delivery dates, and any comments or questions regarding the draft specifications. The DEA will evaluate responses based on vendor capability to meet detailed technical requirements, which include FAA IFR and RVSM certification, specific avionics systems (Collins Pro Line Fusion or Garmin G1000NXi), performance specifications such as 35,000-foot ceiling and 1,715 nautical mile range, and comprehensive training and warranty support. Responses must reference the announcement number in the subject line and be submitted electronically to Christopher.L.Cooper@dea.gov and Ryan.F.Burke@dea.gov; the DEA will not return responses or accept questions about future solicitation composition.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designation and identifies no current incumbents or contractors. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the Sources Sought Notice; however, the aircraft specifications indicate the DEA is willing to procure either new aircraft with no more than 15 hours of airframe and engine time or used aircraft manufactured in 2016 or newer with fewer than 5,000 total hours. New aircraft must be delivered within 12 months of order, while used aircraft must be delivered within 6 months of purchase. The contractor must provide comprehensive support including technical publications with one-year revision subscriptions, pilot type rating training for two personnel, and maintenance training for one technician per aircraft, along with substantial warranty coverage including five-year structural and avionics coverage on new aircraft and transfer of remaining factory warranties on used aircraft.