Kristi Noem buys $200 million in Gulfstream G700 luxury jets for DHS during a government shutdown
The sole-source contract was signed while federal workers went without pay
The sole-source contract was signed while federal workers went without pay
The Gulfstream G700 is the world's largest privately owned business jet, with a base commercial price of $78-79 million per aircraft and equipped configurations running $85-99 million
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DHS Secretary who directed the procurement
Noem oversaw and defended the $172-200 million purchase, calling the jets necessary to replace aging aircraft
The agency that formally signed the contract with Gulfstream
The Coast Guard executed the Long Range Command and Control Aircraft (LRCCA) program procurement on Noem's behalf
Sole-source contractor awarded the $200 million deal
Received the contract without competitive bidding; delivered the first G700 to DHS on January 29, 2026
Congressional investigators who exposed the contract
Sent a letter to Noem on October 18, 2025 demanding answers and published a press release detailing the procurement's scope and timing
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