Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition - Operational Support Aircraft Maintenance
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70CDCR26P00000010
- Agency
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 70CDCR26P00000010 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp.
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20024, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a sole-source contract extension to Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp for Operational Support Aircraft Maintenance on a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated C-37B Gulfstream 650ER aircraft, with an estimated total value of $1,379,332.76 for the base period.
The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2), unusual and compelling urgency, grounded in the President's declaration of a national emergency regarding illegal aliens and critical operational needs of the Enforcement, Removals, and Operations Division. The incumbent contractor possesses unique, immediate access to the aircraft and can mobilize personnel, engineering services, and equipment without risking airworthiness; transition to another vendor would introduce unacceptable delays during heightened homeland security demands. Market research identified approximately 16 potential vendors, but the accelerated timeline and specialized maintenance requirements preclude full and open competition. FAA regulations mandate strict adherence to maintenance schedules and operational checks, and any non-compliance risks regulatory penalties and loss of airworthiness certification.
The extension period runs from July 30, 2026, through August 27, 2026. The contractor shall provide routine and non-routine maintenance, airworthiness support, aircraft readiness activities, and limited flight activities to maintain the aircraft in mission-ready condition. Contract line items include Fixed Maintenance Oversight ($126,138.21), Maintenance Flight Hour ($36,000.00), Other Direct Costs ($436,900.00), and Fixed Ownership Amounts ($780,294.55). Funding is provided through ICE Operations and Support appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026.
Notice text
OAQ procured, on a sole source basis, comprehensive Operational Support Aircraft Maintenance (OSAM) based on ERO’s Statement of Objectives (SOO). DHS has an urgent need for the continuation of a performance-based, multi-mission OSAM contract utilizing Government Furnished Aircraft (GFA) under a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) construct. The contractor shall continue to maintain one C-37B Gulfstream 650ER GFA to support and maintain airworthiness. The contractor shall provide maintenance and minimal operational support for inter-agency aircraft use agreement missions upon receipt of written authorization from DHS and confirmation of funding arrangements from the requesting agency. The Government requires the contractor to deliver and maintain a safe, compliant, mission-ready aviation enterprise that operates with transparency, discipline, and enterprise-level governance.
This requirement will continue providing the personnel, engineering services, and supply chain management necessary to ensure continuous airworthiness of the aircraft. The contractor will support comprehensive scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in alignment with OEM guidance, airworthiness directives, and other FAA regulatory requirements. At the time of award, the contractor is expected to operate and maintain a government furnished C-37B Gulfstream 650ER aircraft.
The Contractor that received the award possessed unique, immediate access to the aircraft. No other vendor could mobilize the necessary resources, personnel, and equipment on such short notice without risking the aircraft’s airworthiness. Furthermore, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations mandate strict adherence to maintenance schedules and operational checks; failure to comply could result in regulatory penalties, loss of airworthiness certificates, and inability to deploy the aircraft for mission-critical operations. The aircraft are essential for DHS mission requirements, and any period of non-availability directly impacts operational readiness, homeland security, and public safety.
Awarded contract 70CDCR26P00000010 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-10.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA_OSAM Extension_Final for posting_Redacted.pdf |
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