Philippines Aeromedical Evacuation

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ M0031826QG003) is for standby aeromedical evacuation services to support the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment's live fire training exercise in the Philippine Area of Operations. The procurement utilizes simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12.

• Platform prepositioning: Positioning of aircraft, pilots, crew, and maintenance personnel at a requested staging area.

• Flight hours: Aeromedical evacuation flights in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Technical Capability Statement: Offerors must demonstrate experience in casualty/aeromedical evacuation, propose aircraft, a prepositioning plan, a project team, and provide evidence of current AMC CARB approval.

• Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval: Required for air carriers prior to contract award.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the contract is incrementally funded with an initial allotment of $0, with the intention to be fully funded at award.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to dylan.globerman@usmc.mil.

• Quote Due Date: April 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.

• Questions Due Date: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the comparative evaluation of quotes considering:

  • Technical Capability (minimum specifications, experience, aircraft, prepositioning plan, project team, CARB approval)
  • Price (must be fair and reasonable)
  • Past Performance (utilizing SPRS and CAPRS)

• Award: The Government intends to make a single award and may award based on the initial quote without discussions.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Attachment (1) is the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for this solicitation.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for standby fixed-wing aerial casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) services to support live fire training exercises for the Third Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR) in the Luzon Strait Islands from June 15-30, 2026.

• Provide 24-hour on-call aeromedical evacuation services for 3d MLR and host nation personnel in the Republic of the Philippines.

• The contract specifically excludes medical services; the government will provide medical personnel.

• Services will be based out of Laoag International Airport, with potential operations at Itbayat Island, Manila International Airport (MNL), Calayan Island, and Basco Island.

• Aircraft must be available to fly missions 24/7.

• Fixed-wing aircraft must maintain CONDITION 4 / ALERT 60 and be airborne within 60 minutes of the order to launch.

• Aircraft must be capable of operating from remote locations with no facilities.

• Daily logs of all scheduled and completed missions must be maintained.

• Prompt notification of events, accidents, or incidents is required.

• Period of Performance (PoP): June 15-30, 2026.

• Primary base of operations: Laoag International Airport, Philippines.

• Personnel: Must speak English fluently. A primary Point of Contact (POC) must be designated with 24-hour contact information. Personnel require specific training, certifications (e.g., FAA, A024 Air Ambulance Operations, IFR operations), and must comply with USINDOPACOM theater travel requirements (including threat briefs, AT Level I, SERE training, and ISOPREP).

• Aircraft: Fixed-wing aircraft must be capable of taking off and landing on a 2,400-foot runway or less, operate on unimproved runway surfaces, have a minimum 500 nautical mile range, be IFR certified, and accommodate at least 6 passengers. Specific requirements include a rear or side-loading cargo door for patient loading, minimum cargo weight of 2,000 lbs, and minimum cargo volume of 350 cu ft. Aircraft must be equipped with TCAS, VHF, and UHF radio.

• Insurance: Contractor must procure and maintain aircraft, cargo, and passenger liability insurance commensurate with commercial standards and host nation statutory limits.

• Security: Contractor must provide limited security for its assets, personnel, and locations, maintaining 100% accountability.

• Reporting: Various reports are required, including daily logs, event reports, accident/incident reports, daily situation reports (SITREPs), and administrative reports.

• Quality Control: A Quality Control Plan must be developed and implemented within 15 days of contract award.

• Subcontractors: A report on first-tier foreign transportation service providers is required within 14 calendar days of contract award.