Sole Source Jump Aircraft Services

The Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, under Naval Supply Systems Command, is procuring jump aircraft services on behalf of the U.S. Naval Academy Parachute Team (USNAPT), with offers due October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time. The Government intends a sole-source award to Michael S. Davidson, though all responsive quotes received by the closing date will be considered. The solicitation carries No Set-Aside Used.

Services are performed from Bay Bridge Airport (W29) in Stevensville, Maryland 21666, the primary pickup and staging point. The period of performance runs November 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Pricing is firm fixed-price per blade hour, measured from engine start to shutdown and recorded to the nearest tenth hour, with rates including aircraft, pilot, fuel, oil, insurance, and routine maintenance. The unit of measure is 65 jobs, no minimum blade hours are guaranteed, and payment covers only hours actually flown.

Requirements include an airworthy aircraft configured for parachute operations that carries a minimum of four fully equipped jumpers to exit altitudes up to 10,000 feet MSL. The pilot-in-command must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with current medical certification and have experience in parachute jump operations and the specific aircraft type. Operations must comply with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 105, with Air Traffic Control coordination under 14 CFR 105.25. Requests carry 24 hours' notice. A Service Contract Act wage determination (Revision 35, dated August 22, 2026) and FAR 52.222-41 apply.

The sole-source justification cites three reasons for Davidson: aircraft staging proximity (43 nautical miles from Bay Bridge Airport, approximately 8 miles from the Naval Academy), short-notice availability, and knowledge of Annapolis area airspace. Davidson has supported USNAPT since 2012 with 299 flight hours. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer and remain valid for thirty days after the closing date. The point of contact is Keisha Gordon-Blair at 771-229-3610.