The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking sources for aircraft charter services to support testing of a prototype flotation device designed for mass rescue operations at sea. The device, capable of holding up to 100 survivors, will be deployed from a fixed-wing aircraft with a rear cargo ramp, flying at 250–500 feet altitude and 90–110 knots. This is a research and development effort, not a procurement for the device itself. No budget amounts or performance location are specified in the description. No submission timelines are provided.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate seeks sources for aircraft charter services to test a prototype flotation device designed for mass rescue operations at sea. The device, capable of holding up to 100 survivors, will be deployed from a fixed-wing aircraft with a rear cargo ramp, such as a C130 or HC-144, flying at 250-500 feet and 90-110 knots. No specific budget amount is provided. The test location is flexible, with a preference for deployment near water-based recovery assets. This is a research and development effort, not a solicitation for device development.