Aviation Decontamination DoS

The Department of State, through Acquisitions - AQM Momentum, issued this sources sought notice under solicitation number 19AQMM19_26_DECON to conduct market research for specialized aviation decontamination services. This request for information supports the Department’s biocontainment aviation mission and its obligations under the Foreign Service Act of 1980 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to protect personnel from highly pathogenic infectious diseases worldwide. The requirement is classified under NAICS 562910 Remediation Services and has no set-aside, designated as NONE.

The MED Aviation Program executes medical contingency operations globally, including the transport of patients infected with Category A biological agents such as Ebola Virus Disease, Hantavirus, Marburg, and Lassa Fever. The Department seeks vendors with demonstrated experience in decontaminating aircraft, personnel, and equipment following these missions. Required capabilities include the ability to deploy personnel on-aircraft during active biocontainment missions and the execution of full aircraft decontamination upon mission completion.

Responses to this notice are due by June 17, 2026, and should be sent to Contracting Officer Alicia Hofhine. The notice includes one attachment, Request for Information Decon.docx, which provides additional details and response instructions. This market research is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the government to award a contract.