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70QS0326C00005002: $463.6M Office of Procurement Operations Award to Daedalus Aviation Corporation

The contractor shall supply commercial aviation in support of the united states immigration and customs enforcement, enforcement and removal operations (ICE ero) to support ongoing removal operations.. Contracting activity: OSAD ACQ OFFICE 3. Estimated completion: 2026-07-31.

$463.6M contract action / $463.6M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2026-07-31 completion / 70QS03 OSAD ACQ OFFICE 3

1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources

Contract Number (PIID)	70QS0326C00005002
Prime Contractor (Awardee)	Daedalus Aviation Corporation (Virginia) FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $463.6M obligated across 1 contracts
Obligated Amount	$463,638,746 ($463.6M)
Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling	USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $463,638,746
USAspending / FPDS Obligation History	Base Record Obligated: $463,638,746 (signed 2025-11-21, latest FPDS action 2026-03-24)
Awarding Branch / Agency	Office of Procurement Operations
Contracting Command & DoDAAC	70QS03: OSAD ACQ OFFICE 3
Competition & Contract Structure	SOLE-SOURCE · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Product / Service & Industry Codes	PSC 1510 (Aircraft, Fixed Wing) · NAICS 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation)
Work Locations & Funding	Primary Place of Performance: Virginia
Estimated Completion Date	2026-07-31
Verified Primary Sources	USAspending / FPDS Record ↗

2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown

USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract 70QS0326C00005002)

3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence

For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers

Subcontracting & Material Supply Window

Prime Awardee: Daedalus Aviation Corporation
Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-07-31
Requirement Scope: The contractor shall supply commercial aviation in support of the united states immigration and customs enforcement, enforcement and removal operations (ICE ero) to support ongoing removal operations.
Federal Supply Class: PSC 1510 (Aircraft, Fixed Wing)
BD Action: Reference Prime Contract 70QS0326C00005002 when contacting Daedalus Aviation Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.

For Competing Primes & Capture Managers

Buying Command & Recompete Posture

Buying Command: 70QS03 (OSAD ACQ OFFICE 3)
Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.

Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Daedalus Aviation Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract 70QS0326C00005002.

4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)

Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.

Free DIY 5 U.S.C. 552 Generator ($0 Cost)

Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for 70QS0326C00005002

Routed to OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil) · Official Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Open in Email Client (mailto:) Open Agency FOIA Portal ↗

Date: 2026-10-28
To: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (fallback; use FOIA.gov to route)
Email: whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil
Portal: https://www.foia.gov/
Re: Freedom of Information Act Request (5 U.S.C. 552) - Contract 70QS0326C00005002

Dear FOIA Officer:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 32 CFR Part 286, I respectfully request electronic PDF copies of the following records for Contract 70QS0326C00005002, awarded to Daedalus Aviation Corporation (2026-03-24) in the amount of $463,638,746 by OSAD ACQ OFFICE 3:

1. The unclassified Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), or System Specification;
2. The Section B Schedule of Supplies or Services (CLIN descriptions, quantities, and total contract ceiling); and
3. The Sole-Source Justification and Approval (J&A) executed under FAR 6.303 / 10 U.S.C. 3204.

Scope & Expedited Administrative Processing:
To streamline review and avoid third-party Reverse-FOIA delays under Executive Order 12600, this request seeks only unclassified, releasable contract sections and total CLIN ceilings. You may exclude proprietary contractor unit-cost build-ups, indirect rate tables (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)), and export-controlled technical drawings (10 U.S.C. 130).

Fee & Delivery Instructions:
Please deliver responsive records electronically in PDF format to the email address below. Please notify me in advance if estimated search and review fees will exceed $25.00.

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title / Organization]
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[Your Phone Number]

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