# Oversized Cargo Aircraft

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/transcom26c002

- Solicitation number: TRANSCOM26C002
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: US Transportation Command (Ustranscom)
- Contracting office: Ustranscom-Aq (HTC711)
- NAICS: 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- Place of performance: Scott AFB, Illinois
- County: St. Clair County (FIPS 17163). https://abierto.us/counties/st-clair-county-il-17163
- City: Scott AFB. https://abierto.us/cities/scott-afb-il-1768328
- First posted: January 14, 2026
- Last posted: January 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36028aa32baf45008b44203e17da5ae8/view

## Description

Pursuant to the Senate National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (sec. 141), Joint Explanatory Statement, the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to inform a report to the congressional defense committees on future large and oversized air cargo transportation services. Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. **Note**USTRANSCOM is NOT responsible for any costs incurred by companies responding to this RFI. USTRANSCOM hereby solicits industry information on acquiring services of an airplane that:

(1) Is, as of June 2025, under development as a civilian aircraft.

(2) Would be capable of carrying space launch vehicles and other Department of Defense articles not more than 300 feet long that cannot be or, as of June 2025, are not readily transported in an airplane due to cargo dimensions.

(3) Could enter service not later than December 31, 2035.

(4) Could provide and supplement large and oversized fixed wing air cargo transportation services to support the readiness and logistical needs of the Department by December 31, 2035, and thereafter.

(5) Could provide to the Department at least 2,000 hours and not more than 7,500 hours of airplane time for at least 2 and not more than 5 years beginning when such airplane could enter service.

## Publications

- January 14, 2026: Sources sought, due January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST. Notice 36028aa32baf45008b44203e17da5ae8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36028aa32baf45008b44203e17da5ae8/view

## Points of contact

- Caleb J. Higgerson, caleb.higgerson@ustranscom.mil, 6188179389
- Sarah Vazzi, sarah.a.vazzi.civ@mail.mil, 6188179479

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