The U.S. Marshals Service,
Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS), Las Vegas,
Nev., operational site, is seeking information from responsible
sources and commercial agencies concerning the "Lease with the
Option to Purchase" of one large transport category turbine
powered aircraft to fulfill its unique mission objectives. The lease
will include the aircraft, insurance, and limited maintenance for a
base period and four option years, JPATS said in contract documents released Friday. JPATS will have the
option to purchase the aircraft at any time during the lease period.
JPATS has determined the following aircraft types meet their need:
Boeing 737-700 (HGW) or Boeing 737-700ER. JPATS
anticipates utilizing the aircraft approximately 900 hours annually.
The government is interested in
feedback from the commercial market on the aircraft that may be
available meeting these requirements. Capabilities packages,
information and/or any feedback must be submitted to JPATS no later
than Nov. 7.
