Aircraft Lease to Support NASA’s Spaceflight Imaging Activities

NASA Langley Research Center is conducting market research for an exclusive dry‑lease of up to two Gulfstream‑type aircraft (G‑III, G‑IV, or G‑V) that will be structurally modified with custom EO/IR sensor systems to support the Scientifically Calibrated In‑Flight Imagery (SCIFLI) team’s airborne imaging missions for Artemis. The lease will transfer custody and control to NASA for the performance period, with an anticipated award in mid‑January 2026 and lease start by 10 February 2026. Minimum aircraft requirements include high‑speed internet capability of at least 15 Mbps upload on one platform; military variants may be considered if functionally equivalent. NASA seeks input on feasibility, recommended configurations (including the possibility of a G‑IV/G‑V mix), maintenance/inspection responsibilities, availability to meet the timeline, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing for each aircraft and mission profile. Interested parties must submit a capability statement of no more than ten pages, addressing experience with aircraft leasing, OCI mitigation strategies, and any socioeconomic set‑aside considerations (FAR 19.201). Responses should also include ROM cost estimates, prior government lease examples, and recommendations on contract type (firm‑fixed‑price). Submissions are to be emailed to the technical point of contact (Carey F. Scott) and copied to the contracting officer (Richard T. Cannella) by 25 November 2026, referencing “SCIFLI RFI.” This RFI is for information only; no solicitation exists yet, and the government will not compensate respondents.

Notice ID

b47429ad95d247719393fa2b9b4453fb

Solicitation Number

SCIFLI2026

NAICS Code

532411

Classification Code

W015