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

The Government is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice to assess market capability for the North Warning System (NWS) Fixed‑Wing Airlift Services (NAICS 481211). Respondents must submit a capabilities package of no more than ten pages that addresses four mandatory questions—ability to meet the Performance Work Statement (PWS), intent to submit a formal proposal if a solicitation is issued, the specific air asset(s) to be used, and whether those assets are currently owned or controlled. The package must also include complete company contact information, SAM registration details (CAGE/UEI), business size status, and any applicable socio‑economic certifications (e.g., SBA 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). Respondents must confirm possession of the required Canadian Transportation Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations certifications, describe acquisition plans for any needed aircraft, and attest to compliance with DFARS 252.204‑7012 (NIST SP 800‑171) and related security requirements. Key operational requirements include providing scheduled fixed‑wing missions with a 6,000‑lb payload, maintaining a 100 % on‑time performance for scheduled missions and a 90 % annual reliability rate, and completing bi‑weekly flights from May 1 to September 30 across all NWS logistic support sites. Fuel, electricity, and hazardous‑material coordination will be supplied at two sites (Hall Beach and Cambridge Bay) at no cost; all other sites require the contractor to provide fuel. The contractor must be able to accept missions with less than 48 hours notice, manage aircraft positioning to minimize mileage, and control the aircraft listed in Attachment 2 (tail‑numbered fleet) with any changes approved by the Contracting Officer. Responses are due by 1300 EST, Wednesday 15 April 2026, and will be used solely for market research; no contract is guaranteed at this time.

Notice ID

4cddd3904bf34ea8b7627652cc575a0d

Solicitation Number

Sources_Sought_for_NWS_Fixed-Wing_Airlift-Transportation_Services

NAICS Code

481211

Classification Code

V121