North Warning System (NWS) Heavy Fixed Wing (HFW) Airlift Transportation Services
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 United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command (ACC), Acquisition Management & Integration Center (AMIC) has awarded Lynden Air Cargo, LLC a Non-Commercial, Firm Fixed-Price contract valued at $8,586,723.96 for North Warning System (NWS) Heavy Fixed Wing (HFW) Airlift Transportation Services. The award was made on June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract provides essential airlift services to the NWS sites located in the Canadian Arctic. Lynden Air Cargo, LLC will furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other services required for the transportation of bulk Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL), over-sized cargo, and general supplies. These services are critical for supporting the North Warning System Office (NWSO) and the NWS Operations and Maintenance (NWS O and M) contractor in Canada, ensuring the U.S. and Canada meet their NORAD radar maintenance requirements under an international agreement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Non-Commercial, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Value: $8,586,723.96
- Award Date: June 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: 100% Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027
- Option Year 1: August 1, 2027 - July 31, 2028
- Option Year 2: August 1, 2028 - July 31, 2029
- Option Year 3: August 1, 2029 - July 31, 2030
- Option Year 4: August 1, 2030 - July 31, 2031
Evaluation
The contract was awarded following 100% full and open competition procedures.
Additional Notes
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management & Integration Center (ACC/AMIC), Hampton VA 23666. Primary Point of Contact: Ryan Tagatac, Contracting Officer (ryan_mark.tagatac.3@us.af.mil, 757-764-9128). Secondary Point of Contact: Nathaniel Goodale, Contract Manager (nathaniel.goodale.1@us.af.mil).