Aerostat Procurement

Past New Requirement Updated

Agency
Solicitation expected
Estimated value
$2,000,000 to $5,000,000
Set-aside
No set-aside

Forecast facts

Anticipated award
Through
NAICS code
336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
Place of performance
Contractor, DE
Forecast number
F2026075306
Points of contact

Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.

About this forecast

The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is procuring a Class IV 275K Aerostat Envelope (part number 275-10001-04 or latest revision) built, tested, and delivered in accordance with ILC Dover's 275K drawing package under a firm fixed-price definitive contract open to large businesses. The solicitation releases September 10, 2026, with award targeted for September 29, 2026, and the supplier must deliver the system within three months from contract award. The supplier provides all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and other items and services necessary for manufacture and delivery.

The estimated award value ranges from $2 million to $5 million with performance located in the United States and an estimated period of performance running from September 29, 2026, through September 28, 2027. Hazel Russell at the Aviation Maritime and Border Technologies Requirements Office serves as the point of contact at (703) 628-9925 or hazel.russell@cbp.dhs.gov.

Forecast text

The supplier shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and other items and services necessary to build, test, and deliver a Class IV 275K Aerostat Envelope PN 275-10001-04, or latest revision, in accordance with the requirements of this Statement of Work and ILC Dover’s 275K drawing package. System availability to be readily available and delivered within three (3) months from contract award is a priority.

Acquisition Strategy: Large

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