FY27 Synopsis of City Pair Program
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 General Services Administration (GSA) has issued Amendment 0006 to the FY27 City Pair Program Final RFP, seeking certified U.S. air carriers to provide scheduled air passenger transportation services. This unrestricted opportunity covers domestic, international, and fifth freedom of the air line items for government travel. The contract period of performance begins October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two additional option periods.
Scope of Work
This program requires offerors to provide scheduled air passenger transportation services under 14 CFR Part 121, offering fixed-price fares in accordance with commercial practices. Services must be available on the carrier's own aircraft and offered codeshare partners. Key requirements include specific standards for domestic, international, fifth freedom, and business class line items, covering daily flights, timebands, and connection limitations.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 47QMCB26R0001
- Agency: General Services Administration (GSA)
- Contract Type: Requirements contract with economic price adjustment for fuel surcharges.
- Period of Performance: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, plus two option periods.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Product/Service Code: V211 (Air Passenger Service)
- NAICS: 481111 (Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation)
Key Amendments & Changes
Amendment 0006 (May 29, 2026) added RFO FAR 52.222-90 (DEI Discrimination), revised FAR 52.244-6 (Subcontracts), and updated the Economic Price Adjustment for Fuel Surcharges (I-FBG-LS001) to include "_CP contract fare." Amendment 0005 (April 17, 2026) transferred 844 line items from Group 2 to Group 3 and updated Attachments 5 and 6. Amendment 0004 (March 23, 2026) transferred 147 line items from Group 1 to Groups 2 & 3 and revised Attachments 4-6.
Significant changes introduced in the Final RFP include the Contract Non-refundable (_CN) Fare, a new capacity-controlled, non-refundable coach class fare type, generally lower than YCA/_CA fares, subject to administrative fees and auto-cancellation if not ticketed within 24 hours. Technical requirements were updated, increasing domestic connecting time to 160 minutes and international connecting time to 270 minutes for Groups 1 and 2, along with revised international circuity percentages. Detailed auto-cancellation rules for 48-hour (standard CPP) and 7-day (Business Class/Premium Economy) notifications are also specified.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a line-item-by-line-item basis.
- Group 1: Tradeoff process, where technical and non-price related factors are significantly more important than price.
- Group 2 & 3: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offerors must meet all solicitation requirements and possess required certifications. Participation in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Program is mandatory.
Submission Details
All proposals must be submitted electronically via the CALM CPSS Module.
- Final RFP Questions Due: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Proposal Checklist Items Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Group 1 Offers Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Group 2 Offers Due: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Group 3 Offers Due: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.