135 AIRLIFT SUPPORT SAAM APR 21-23 19 PAX
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) is soliciting chartered passenger airlift services for 19 passengers between Palm Beach, FL (KPBI) and Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (MUGM) for April 21-23, 2026. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM Noon CST on April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, maintenance, supervision, and documentation for two chartered passenger airlift flights:
- April 21, 2026: From Palm Beach, FL (KPBI) to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (MUGM) for 19 passengers.
- April 23, 2026: From Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (MUGM) to Palm Beach, FL (KPBI) for 19 passengers.
The total requested aircraft cargo load (ACL) is 5,890 lbs (calculated as 19 passengers x 310 lbs, including 100 lbs bag weight per passenger). Carriers must coordinate required support, loading/offloading equipment, and comply with station operating hours and restrictions. All overflight and diplomatic clearances and Prior Permission Required (PPRs) must be obtained by the carrier.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Product Service Code (PSC): V211 (Air Passenger Service) / V221 (as per document summary)
- NAICS Code: 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Quotes Due: April 13, 2026, by 12:00 PM Noon CST
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Offerors' proposed Aircraft, Department of Defense (DoD) Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval, and FAA Part 135 Certificate will be rated as acceptable or unacceptable. Unacceptable ratings in these areas will lead to exclusion from award consideration.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This requirement is exclusively set aside for Small Businesses. Offerors must possess a current FAA Part 135 certificate and be Department of Defense (DoD) Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approved.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 12.603. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil.