Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) Rotary Wing Airlift Support
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 Department of the Air Force, through the Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Rotary Wing Airlift Support. This RFI seeks to identify qualified contractors capable of providing aircraft lift support for the Special Warfare Air Force Sustainment Center's (AFSC) Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) schoolhouses. The purpose is to ensure Pararescue Jumpers (PJ), Combat Controller Specialist (CCT), Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), and Special Tactics Officer (STO) candidates receive required air support for various training scenarios. Responses are due by March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The required services include providing rotary wing aircraft, fuel, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision for air operations within the Continental United States (CONUS). This support covers day and night operations, land and water environments, for training such as Static Line (SL), Military Free Fall (MFF), Helocast, Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES)/Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (SPIES), Overwater Operations, Hoist Operations, Medevac Training, Mission Planning, and real-world medical emergencies during training. Aircraft must be capable of transporting 9 personnel for land operations and 7 for water operations, be AMC CARB certified, and maintained to FAA and DoW regulations. A minimum 95% operational availability rate is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Not determined; the Government will decide based on RFI responses.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published: March 17, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties are requested to provide company information (Name, CAGE, UEI, POC, Website), state SAM registration under NAICS 611512, business size status, and confirm capability to meet PWS requirements. Responses should detail specific experience, approach to aircraft support, previous rotary-wing support contracts, transition plans, potential risks, and suggestions for alternative NAICS codes. Additionally, information on GSA schedules, innovative solutions, aircraft fleet/certification (including FRIES/SPIES, hoist, NVG capabilities), personnel qualifications, logistics for dispersed operations (North Carolina, Florida, Arizona), maintenance plans (36-hour replacement), and surge/scalability plans are requested. Responses are limited to four pages and should be submitted via email.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI only for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute an RFP or a promise to issue one. The Air Force is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited ones. The Government will not pay for RFI response costs. Not responding does not preclude participation in future RFPs. Questions must be submitted in writing to Kevin Harris by email.