# SAM #70FB7027I00000002

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

**Buyer:** FEMA Incident Support Section
**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 70FB7027I00000002
**NAICS:** 481219, 488190, 481211, 481212, 532411

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.

### Description

<p>Please see attached Sources Sought Notice</p>

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