FMS RFI Sources Sought WRGZ5823D0032
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL, has issued a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft support services. This RFI is related to an intended increase in the contract ceiling for an existing contract (W58RGZ-23-D-0032) with Textron Aviation, Inc., from approximately $99.7 million to $400 million. The purpose is to provide critical, uninterrupted support for various fixed-wing aircraft. Responses are due by January 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
This effort seeks to support the FMS program and the Fixed Wing Project Office (FWPO) Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation. Services include published/non-published options, OEM kits, aircraft spares, program management, publications, training, and airworthiness packages. The support is for King Air B200/B300 series, Cessna C-208B, and Cessna C-408 aircraft. Anticipated future work involves providing aircraft to FMS customers including Bangladesh (1 KA 360 ER), Jamaica (2 C408), Latvia (3 C208-B), Philippines (2 KA 360 ER, 4 C208-B), Cameroon (2 C208-B), Guatemala (2 C208-B), and Israel (2 C208-B).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Existing Contract: W58RGZ-23-D-0032 with Textron Aviation, Inc.
- Proposed Ceiling Increase: From $99,707,037 to approximately $400,000,000
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, 8:00 a.m. Central Time
- Published: January 8, 2026
Evaluation
This Sources Sought serves as the Government's open for competition notice as required by DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d) and a notice of proposed contract action as required by FAR 5.201. Responses will help determine potential competitive sources for these critical services, despite Textron Aviation currently being identified as the sole contractor with the unique capabilities for this support.
Submission Requirements
Responses, in the form of white papers, should be limited to 5 pages in length and may include technical specifications and product sheets. Electronic transmissions must not exceed 5 megabytes. All submitted material must be unclassified. Responses must be emailed to Contract Specialist Lan Nguyen (bich-lan.t.nguyen.civ@army.mil) or Contracting Officer James Pattullo (james.h.pattullo.civ@army.mil). No telephone inquiries will be accepted.