Aviation Decontamination DoS

The Department of State, Acquisitions - AQM Momentum, is conducting market research through Sources Sought notice 19AQMM19_26_DECON to identify vendors capable of providing specialized aviation decontamination services. This requirement supports the Department’s biocontainment aviation mission and its obligations under the Foreign Service Act of 1980 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to protect personnel from highly pathogenic infectious diseases. The MED Aviation Program conducts medical contingency operations globally, including the transport of patients infected with Category A biological agents such as Ebola Virus Disease, Hantavirus, Marburg, and Lassa Fever.

The scope of work involves the effective decontamination of aircraft, personnel, and equipment following biocontainment missions. The government seeks information from vendors with demonstrated experience in aircraft decontamination following the transport of Category A agents, including the capacity to deploy personnel on-aircraft during active missions and execute full decontamination upon mission completion. This opportunity is classified under NAICS 562910 Remediation Services, and the set-aside is listed as NONE.

Responses to this market research request are due by June 17, 2026, and should be directed to Contracting Officer Alicia Hofhine. The notice includes one attachment, Request for Information Decon.docx, which contains additional details and response instructions. This request is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the government to award a contract or reimburse costs associated with providing information.