Boeing 737-400 Aircraft Heavy Maintenance C-Check
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Justice Prisoner & Air Transportation System (JPATS) is seeking proposals for Heavy Maintenance C-Check services for a Boeing 737-400 aircraft (N279AD). This is an unrestricted acquisition, with the government intending to award a single Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The estimated value is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Quotes are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and supervision for a comprehensive Heavy Maintenance Check on a USMS-owned Boeing 737-400 aircraft (MSN 26279/N279AD). This includes Monthly Check, 1A, 2A, 1C, 2C, 3C, and 6C service checks, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key tasks involve operational checks, detailed inspections, cleaning, addressing Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs), and performing non-routine maintenance on a time and materials basis. All work must adhere to CAMP Task Cards, Required Inspection Items (RII), Logbook documentation, and Airworthiness Release procedures. The place of performance will be the contractor's Title 14 CFR Part 145 Certificated Repair Station within the continental U.S.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Value: $500,000 - $1,000,000
- NAICS Code: 488190 (Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding)
- Size Standard: $40,000,000
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted; not set-aside for small business concerns.
- Period of Performance: Work to be completed within 45 days from aircraft induction (June 5, 2026), with an approximate return to service date of July 20, 2026.
- Quotes Due: March 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST
- Questions Due: February 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the government, considering:
- Technical:
- Capability Certificate (14 CFR Part 145 Repair Station, Limited Rating for Boeing 737-400, located within the continental U.S.).
- Related Experience (demonstrating similar performance in size, scope, and complexity over the past 5 years, using the provided "Related Experience Form").
- Delivery Schedule (workflow demonstrating 45-day delivery from induction).
- Past Performance: Offerors must provide sufficient information for the government to assess their ability to perform, potentially utilizing the provided Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ).
- Price
Submission Requirements
All quotes/offers must be submitted via email to Sheila.nimrod@usdoj.gov. Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission and award.