Gulfstream G550 Lease
ID: 70Z02325RFI931000Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDHQ CONTRACT OPERATIONS (CG-912)(000WASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

NAICS

Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (W015)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b3b1ba78a65d4b408bf4dd56fbba88bd/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is seeking qualified vendors to provide a lease for one Gulfstream G550 aircraft to support its global military missions. The USCG aims to lease the aircraft for a duration of one year, with options for extension, and requires it to be operational by June 2025, necessitating FAA certification and maintenance support for safe operation at Reagan National Airport. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of the USCG's aviation assets, and interested parties must submit detailed capability statements, including company contact information and aircraft specifications, to the designated USCG contacts by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, vendors can reach out to Jennifer McMahon at Jennifer.D.McMahon@uscg.mil or Matthew L. Wallace at Matthew.L.Wallace@uscg.mil.

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    Sources Sought LRCCA April 2025.pdf
    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking capability statements from vendors for leasing and maintaining a Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (GAC) G550 aircraft to support global military missions. This request is not a proposal or commitment to contract, as it is intended for informational purposes to assess potential contracting strategies. The USCG aims to lease the aircraft for one year with options for extension, needing it operational by June 2025. Key requirements include FAA certification, maintenance support for safe operation at Reagan National Airport, and specifications for cabin configurations, communications systems, avionics, and storage. Vendors must demonstrate capabilities for contractor-operated leasing options and provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing including maintenance. Interested parties should submit detailed capability statements, including company contact information and aircraft details, directly to specified USCG contacts by a designated deadline. This initiative reflects the USCG's commitment to maintaining operational readiness while exploring leasing options for essential aviation assets.
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