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

The Government is issuing a Sources Sought notice to assess market capability for Fixed‑Wing Airlift Services supporting the North Warning System (NWS). Respondents must submit a capabilities package of no more than ten pages that answers four mandatory questions—ability to perform the requirements in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), intent to submit a formal proposal if a solicitation is later issued, the specific air asset(s) to be used, and whether those asset(s) are currently owned or controlled. The package must also include complete company contact information, SAM registration (NAICS 481211), business size and socioeconomic status, and confirmation of required Canadian Transportation Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations certifications. Additional required content includes a Phase‑In/Phase‑Out transition plan, a description of how the contractor will meet the PWS performance objectives (100 % scheduled missions, ≥90 % on‑time reliability, 100 % deliverable compliance), security compliance with NIST SP 800‑171/DFARS 252.204‑7012, and a plan for bi‑weekly summer flights (May 1‑Sept 30) with a 6,000‑lb payload across all NWS logistic support sites. Key operational details are that the Government will provide 120 VAC power, hazardous‑material coordination, and free aviation fuel at the FOX‑M (Hall Beach) and CAM‑M (Cambridge Bay) sites; all other sites require the contractor to supply fuel, per‑diem, landing, and Nav Canada charges. Aircraft must be listed by type and tail number (Attachment 2) and remain under contractor control for the contract duration, with any additions or deletions requiring Contracting Officer approval. The contractor must be able to accept missions with less than 48 hours notice, achieve a 90 % reliability rate, and submit required deliverables and security assessments (SPR score upload, recertification every three years). Responses are due by 1300 EST, Wednesday 15 April 2026, and will be used solely for market research; no contract is guaranteed and the Government will not reimburse any response costs.

Notice ID

4259fa05767940e1ac5b8d6b5eaa1712

Solicitation Number

Sources_Sought_for_NWS_Fixed-Wing_Airlift-Transportation_Services

NAICS Code

481211

Classification Code

V121