Operational Support Aircraft Maintenance (OSAM)

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) issued a sole-source award for comprehensive Operational Support Aircraft Maintenance (OSAM) for two C-37B or equivalent Gulfstream 650ER aircraft. The procurement, identified under solicitation number 0528, focuses on maintaining the continuous airworthiness of these assets to support mission-critical DHS operations. The contractor provides necessary personnel, engineering services, and supply chain management to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in compliance with Original Equipment Manufacturer guidance, FAA regulatory requirements, and airworthiness directives.

This requirement is classified under NAICS code 488190 for Other Support Activities for Air Transportation and PSC J015 for Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuild of Equipment- Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components. The primary place of performance is Washington, DC. The justification for the sole-source award was based on unusual and compelling urgency following a transfer of aircraft ownership, as the government lacked the immediate infrastructure and personnel to maintain the assets. The selected contractor possessed unique, immediate access to the aircraft, preventing potential degradation, loss of certification, and risks to homeland security and public safety.

The formal Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation was published on June 2, 2026, with an updated redacted version posted on June 17, 2026. These records consist of two PDF attachments detailing the rationale for the non-competitive award. Matthew Carnes serves as the point of contact for this notice. Under the current agreement, the contractor ensures the aircraft remain available for deployment by adhering to strict FAA maintenance schedules and operational checks, thereby avoiding regulatory penalties and preserving the value of the equipment.