Point Mugu Range Air Transportation Services (PMRATS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) anticipates issuing a solicitation for Point Mugu Range Air Transportation Services (PMRATS). This requirement is for fixed-wing and rotary-wing air transportation, drone recovery, and range test support in and around Point Mugu, CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The RFP is expected on April 3, 2026, with proposals due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, materials, and services for:
- Fixed-wing and rotary-wing air transportation of passengers and cargo.
- Rotary-wing drone recovery services on the NAWCWD Point Mugu Sea Test Range and other ranges.
- Range test support including surveillance and clearance of marine vessels, marine mammal monitoring, and carriage of electronic test equipment.
Geographic Requirements:
- Fixed-wing: In and around Southern CA within a 200 nautical mile radius of Point Mugu, CA.
- Rotary-wing: Between Ventura County airports (Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA, and Oxnard Airport, CA), San Nicolas Island, CA, and Santa Cruz Island, CA, or within a 1.5 flight hour duration of Point Mugu.
- Contractor Base: Must be local, providing services within one hour flight time of Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Point Mugu, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) with Time & Material (T&M) elements contract.
- Acquisition Method: FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiations, as a non-commercial service.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: Base period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, extending through September 30, 2031. Includes FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.
- RFP Availability: On SAM.gov on or about April 3, 2026.
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, at 2:30 PM PDT.
- Published: March 12, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other evaluation factors outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Noncompliance with solicitation requirements may lead to proposal elimination.
Additional Notes
All responsible Small Business sources are eligible to submit a proposal. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued.