FY27 City Pair Program Draft RFP
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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 General Services Administration (GSA) has issued Amendment 0004 to the FY27 City Pair Program (CPP) Final Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking certified U.S. air carriers for scheduled passenger transportation services. This amendment primarily transfers 147 line items from Group 1 to Groups 2 & 3, updates their minimum requirements, and provides revised Attachments 4-6. The program aims to provide competitive airfares for government travel.
Scope of Work
This requirements contract covers scheduled air passenger transportation services for domestic, international, and fifth freedom of the air line items. Services must be provided on the offeror's own metal and offered codeshare partners, adhering to commercial practices and published tariffs. Key requirements include specific service types, passenger volume levels, timebands, and compliance with auto-cancellation rules (48-hour for standard fares, 7-day for Business/Premium Economy). The solicitation introduces a new "Contract Non-Refundable Fare" (_CN Fare) for capacity-controlled coach class, which must be lower than YCA/_CA fares and awarded to the YCA offeror for a specific line item.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 47QMCB26R0001
- Agency: General Services Administration (GSA)
- Product Service Code (PSC): V211 - Air Passenger Service
- NAICS: 481111 - Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
- Contract Type: Requirements contract with economic price adjustment for fuel surcharges.
- Period of Performance: October 1, 2026 (or Date of Award) through September 30, 2027, with two (2) option periods extending through December 31, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Key Updates from Amendments
- Amendment 0004 (March 23, 2026): Transferred 147 line items from Group 1 to Groups 2 & 3, updated minimum requirements for these items, and provided revised Attachments 4-6. This amendment does not extend offer due dates.
- Amendment 0002 (February 9, 2026): Issued the Final RFP and attachments. Introduced the _CN Fare and updated technical requirements, including increased domestic and international connecting times and revised circuity percentages.
- Evaluation Factors: For Group 1 line items, technical and non-price related factors are now considered "significantly more important" than price.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the CALM CPSS Module.
- Proposal Checklist Items Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
- Group 1 Offers Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
- Group 2 Offers Due: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
- Group 3 Offers Due: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Group 1: Tradeoff process, with technical and non-price factors significantly more important than price.
- Group 2 & 3: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.
Important Notes
Offerors must meet all solicitation requirements, possess required certifications, and propose fixed-price fares. Participation in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Program or a Letter of CRAF Technical Ineligibility is mandatory. Acknowledge all amendments. A sample subcontracting plan template is provided for guidance.