Senior Executive Aircraft Lease

Background
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with helping people before, during, and after disasters. To fulfill its mission under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, FEMA requires a continuous capability to transport senior officials, technical specialists, emergency response teams, and critical resources into disaster-affected areas without delay.

This contract aims to establish a dedicated air transportation and ground support mechanism essential for timely federal response during emergencies.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing air transportation services including:
1. **Operational Control**: The contractor maintains operational control over all civil aircraft operations under its FAA certificate, including dispatch, crew assignment, maintenance release, flight planning, and regulatory compliance.
2. **Pilot Authority**: The pilot in command has final authority for safe aircraft operation and can delay or cancel flights based on safety considerations.
3. **On-loading/Off-loading**: The contractor must ensure safe loading/unloading of aircraft per FAA regulations and provide necessary technical data for weight and balance checks.
4. **Activation Requirements**: Aircraft must be activated within four hours of receiving a task order from FEMA. The contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment for up to fourteen hours of daily aircraft utilization.
5. **Liability**: The contractor is liable for loss/damage to passenger baggage and equipment while in custody or onboard the aircraft.
6. **Delays/Diversions**: The contractor must notify FEMA of any delays exceeding one hour from scheduled departure times.
7. **Safety Compliance**: The contractor must maintain a Safety Management System compliant with FAA requirements and cooperate with FEMA in safety reviews.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a base period of 12 months starting from November 1, 2026, with four optional 12-month periods extending through October 31, 2031.

Place of Performance
UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must ensure that all personnel assigned to the contract do not have criminal records and possess necessary security clearances to enter federal facilities. Additionally, pilots and flight crews must maintain required security clearances.