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National Aeronautics And Space Administration·Mississippi

1 (one) dedicated round-trip main-deck air cargo charter service (2 flight legs: outbound and return), Boeing 767-300 BDSF or equivalent, transporting NASA SABRE airborne science campaign cargo between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston, T

Closes 7/23/2026$750k – $1.5MSole Source
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Description

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is seeking a dedicated round-trip main-deck air cargo charter service for the NASA SABRE airborne science campaign. The service will transport cargo between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, Panama. The cargo will consist of up to eleven ISU-90 containers on 463L pallet bases, with a maximum payload of 45,000 kg, including dangerous goods such as compressed gases. The charter is all-inclusive, covering the aircraft, crew, fuel, insurance, permits, fees, pallet build/break, and load/offload. The outbound flight is scheduled for approximately August 21, 2026, with the return flight approximately six weeks later. Key aspects of the job include: • Transporting NASA SABRE airborne science campaign cargo between Houston, Texas, and Panama City, Panama • Using a Boeing 767-300 BDSF or equivalent aircraft • Carrying up to eleven ISU-90 containers on 463L pallet bases • Maximum payload of 45,000 kg, including dangerous goods • All-inclusive charter covering aircraft, crew, fuel, insurance, permits, fees, pallet build/break, and load/offload

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Contact

Shanna L. Patterson(Procurement Specialist)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
7/21/2026
Closes
7/23/2026
Duration
42 days

Last updated

Details

Type
Sole Source
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
336999
Solicitation №
80NSSC26938009Q

Budget estimate

$750,000 – $1,500,000

The budget for this opportunity can be estimated based on the type of service and the scope of work. The charter of a Boeing 767-300 BDSF or equivalent aircraft for a round-trip journey, including all-inclusive services such as aircraft, crew, fuel, insurance, permits, fees, pallet build/break, and load/offload, could cost anywhere from $500,000 to $2,000,000, depending on various factors such as fuel prices, crew costs, and insurance premiums. Additionally, the cost of handling and transporting dangerous goods such as compressed gases may add to the overall cost. Therefore, a reasonable estimate for the budget could be between $750,000 and $1,500,000.

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