Operational Support Aircraft Maintenance (OSAM)
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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 Homeland Security (DHS), specifically U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for Operational Support Aircraft Maintenance (OSAM). This action procures comprehensive maintenance services for two C-37B (Gulfstream 650ER) aircraft on a sole-source basis from Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp. due to unusual and compelling urgency. The estimated total value of this hybrid contract is $14,280,000.00.
Scope of Work
The contractor, Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp., provides essential personnel, engineering services, and supply chain management to ensure the continuous airworthiness and high operational readiness of the two C-37B aircraft. Key services include:
- Comprehensive scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in alignment with OEM guidance, airworthiness directives, and FAA regulatory requirements.
- Provision of qualified pilots for maintenance-related, functional check, test, and repositioning flights.
- Support for a test flight for secure communications accreditation.
- Coordination of maintenance activities, discrepancy tracking, and return-to-service planning.
- Program management for maintenance priorities and Government reporting.
- Ensuring operations comply with Public Aircraft Operations (PAO) regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Hybrid (Firm-Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable CLINs)
- Period of Performance: May 20, 2026, through June 19, 2026, with a one-month option period extending through July 19, 2026.
- Estimated Total Value: $14,280,000.00
- Funding: ICE OB3 Funding, with an emergency exception from the Antideficiency Act (ADA).
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC.
Justification & Eligibility
- Justification: This procurement was conducted under FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source) and FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency). The urgency was driven by the immediate need to maintain airworthiness upon government ownership transfer, the contractor's unique immediate access to the aircraft, and strict FAA regulations.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable. This was a sole-source award, not a competitive solicitation.
Additional Notes
Market research indicated that Salus Worldwide Solutions Corp. was uniquely capable of meeting the immediate requirement without risking aircraft airworthiness. DHS plans to reassess the requirement for competitive acquisition following the stabilization of this urgent need. This contract action was not publicized prior to award, as permitted by FAR 5.202(a)(2).