FY27 Synopsis of City Pair Program

SOL #: 47QMCB26R0001Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

General Services Administration

Federal Acquisition Service

GSA/FAS OFFICE OF ACQUISITION OPERA

WASHINGTON, DC, 20405, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation (481111)

PSC

Air Passenger Service (V211)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/867d8da1260140abbcebe708a99d314f/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 3, 2025

Last Updated

Apr 17, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 4, 2026, 8:00 PM

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 General Services Administration (GSA) has issued Amendment 0005 to the FY27 City Pair Program (CPP) Final Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation seeks scheduled airline passenger transportation services for a mandatory, government-wide program. The latest amendment primarily transfers line items between groups and updates attachments. Group 3 offers are due April 24, 2026.

Opportunity Overview

This opportunity is for the GSA's City Pair Program, providing scheduled air passenger transportation by certified U.S. air carriers (14 CFR Part 121) for domestic, international, and fifth freedom of the air line items. Offerors must propose fixed-price fares consistent with commercial services. The program aims to secure competitive airfares through high carrier participation.

Key Changes & Requirements

Significant updates include the introduction of a new Contract Non-Refundable (_CN) Fare type. These capacity-controlled coach class fares are generally lower than standard YCA/CA fares, subject to administrative fees for changes, and may auto-cancel if not ticketed within 24 hours. _CN fares can only be awarded to offerors who also win the YCA fare for a specific line item. Technical requirements have been updated, including increased domestic and international connecting times and revised maximum circuity percentages. Amendment 0004 transferred 147 line items from Group 1 to Groups 2 & 3, and Amendment 0005 further transferred 844 line items from Group 2 to Group 3, necessitating review of updated attachments.

Contract Details

Solicitation Number: 47QMCB26R0001
Agency: General Services Administration (GSA)
PSC: V211 - Air Passenger Service
NAICS: 481111 - Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
Contract Type: Requirements contract with economic price adjustment for fuel surcharges.
Period of Performance: October 1, 2026 (or Date of Award) through September 30, 2027, with two option periods (Oct 1, 2027 – Nov 30, 2027; Dec 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027).
Set-Aside: Unrestricted

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the CALM CPSS Module. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments. Key deadlines are:

Proposal Checklist Items: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (Passed)
Group 1 Offers: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (Passed)
Group 2 Offers: Friday, April 10, 2026 (Passed)
Group 3 Offers: Friday, April 24, 2026

Evaluation will be on a line-item-by-line-item basis. For Group 1, a tradeoff process will be used where technical and non-price related factors are significantly more important than price. For Group 2 and Group 3, a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology will apply.

Important Notes

Offerors must meet all solicitation requirements, possess required certifications (Section H), and participate in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Program or receive a Letter of CRAF Technical Ineligibility.