Mission Planning and Technical Support Services
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 Air Force (316th Contracting Squadron) is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for Mission Planning and Technical Support Services at Joint Base Andrews, MD. This effort supports the 89th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) by providing flight planning, messaging, diplomatic clearance, and aircraft logistical support for Very Important Person (VIP) airlift missions. Capability Statements are due by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Flight planning
- Official organizational messaging
- Diplomatic overflight/landing clearance coordination
- Aircraft logistical support for VIP airlift missions A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for additional details. The projected period of performance is a base year plus four option years. Contractors must have the ability to obtain access to a military installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Size Standard: $19.5M)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage to determine acquisition strategy)
- Capability Statement Due: April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
- Questions Due: April 21, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
- Published: April 13, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit a comprehensive capability statement (limited to 5 pages) via email to Archie Y. Warren (archie.warren@us.af.mil) and Dione Brooks (dione.brooks@us.af.mil). Submissions must include:
- Detailed capability statement addressing relevant experience, core competencies, and understanding of the requirement.
- Administrative Information: Company Name, Mailing Address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), UEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, Company Structure.
- Firm's size and business type (e.g., large, small, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB) based on NAICS 541990.
- Statement of contracting strategy and intentions to subcontract (if applicable).
- Statement regarding the release of proprietary data (if any, clearly marked).
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise of future contract award. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy. Answers to submitted questions will be posted on sam.gov.