SAM #70FB7027I00000002

FEMA market research for two Challenger 650 aircraft and air-operations support

FEMA is seeking market input on two special-mission aircraft and continuous air-operations support for disaster and other missions. - Government buyer: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Response Directorate. The initial notice identifies the Incident Support Section. - OEMs: Bombardier Inc. is the manufacturer of the Challenger 650; L3Harris Technologies, Inc. makes the WESCAM MX-20 sensor system. No reseller or contractor is identified. - Aircraft: Two identically configured Challenger 650 aircraft for redundancy and concurrent operations. One is required within three weeks after award; the second by the notice’s stated delivery milestone. Aircraft must support eligible Part 91/Public Aircraft Operations and carry passengers, baggage, fuel, Government Furnished Equipment, and mission equipment. - Mission systems: MX-20-integrated compact multispectral, infrared (IR), and electro-optical (EO) sensor turret; modular, podded, or roll-on/roll-off mission suites; and onboard edge computing to process sensor data in flight and transmit maps and survivor coordinates through Starlink/Starshield-based or equivalent connectivity. - Communications: In-flight communications, high-availability SATCOM, end-to-end cryptographic security, FIPS compliance, executive voice, and an emergency command link. - Air-operations service: 24/7/365 readiness for disaster and non-disaster missions in CONUS and OCONUS, including U.S. territories and specified states and commonwealths. FEMA-approved basing is sought in the National Capital Region, including Washington-Manassas Airport; FEMA may approve or specify departure and destination airfields. Personnel must be experienced with MX-20 and IR/EO capabilities. - Timing and performance: No contract period, option years, or total duration is stated. The notice specifies aircraft availability milestones relative to award and continuous readiness service.

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