North Warning System (NWS) Fixed-Wing Airlift/Transportation Services

The Period of Performance will consist of one (1) base period, four (4) one-year option years, and one (1) optional six-month extension (IAW FAR 52.217-8). The Government anticipates awarding in January 2027. Please note: This is an estimated timeframe, and it is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor www.sam.gov. for all subsequent opportunities and postings.

All interested parties should submit a capabilities package (please limit to no more than 10 pages total) outlining your company’s key business abilities relevant to the performance of this requirement AND addressing the questions listed below.

1. Can your company perform the requirements in accordance with the PWS?
2. Should a formal solicitation be posted at a later time, does your company intend to submit a proposal for this requirement?
3. What air asset(s) does your company intend to use to fulfil the requirements in accordance with the PWS?
4. Does your company currently have the air asset(s), referenced in Question 3, in your fleet? If your company does not have the appropriate air asset(s) in your fleet, how do you intend on acquiring the air asset(s)?
5. Does your company currently have the necessary certifications per the mandated Canadian Transportation Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations to perform the requirements in accordance with the PWS?

This is not a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), and the Government is not requesting technical and/or management proposals at this time. Your response will be used solely for the market research purposes in the formulation of the acquisition strategy. Furthermore, interested parties are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Finally, no contract will result from this notice, nor does it commit the Government to any acquisition for these services. No solicitation exists at this time.

All information received in response to this sources sought notice will be protected and safeguarded as Source Selection Information in accordance with FAR 3.104 - Procurement Integrity. Please submit the requested information to Maj Ryan Tagatac at [email protected] and 1LT Nathaniel Goodale at [email protected] no later than the closing date and time.

The internet and e-mail shall be used as the primary means of disseminating and exchanging all information. Hard copies of documents posted on www.sam.gov will not be available. The Government will provide email confirmation acknowledging receipt of information submitted.

Please include the following information in your response:

Name of Organization:

Address:

Telephone Number:

Point(s) of Contact:

E-mail Addresses:

Cage Code: _________             UEI Number: _________         

Size of Business: ____ Small ____ Large

Business Size Status:

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Concern: ________

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone Concern: ________          

Small Disadvantaged Business Concern: ________

Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern: ________

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern: ________

Women-Owned Business Concern: ________         

Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concern: ________

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

1. PWS Fixed Wing Airlift Services (CAO 6MAR2026)
2. PWS – Appendix 1 – NWS Fixed Wing Site Locations
3. PWS – Appendix 2 – NWS Site Mileage Chart (GCSM)
4. Attachment 1 – NWS Flight Log
5. Attachment 2 – List of Aircraft
6. Attachment 3 – Wide Area Work Flow Instructions
7. Attachment 4 – Cost Summary Report
8. Attachment 5 – NWS Zone Map

AMENDMENT 01: The purpose of this amendment is to attach the Question-Comment Matrix (01), which provides Government responses to industry questions submitted during this Sources Sought. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.