V121--USVI Patients Air Charter Flights
Overview
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Original Source
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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 VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify capable sources for recurring roundtrip air transportation services for eligible Veterans and their medical companions. The service will operate from the US Virgin Islands (USVI) (St. Thomas and St. Croix) to the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) in Carolina, PR, and back. This is not a solicitation; rather, it aims to determine market interest and capability. Capability statements are due by February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM AST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for recurring air transportation, estimated to be twice a week, with each flight accommodating a maximum of nine (9) passengers. The routes will originate from Cyril E. King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas, VI, and Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in St. Croix, VI, transporting passengers to SJU, and then returning them to their original departure airport.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 481211 (Non-scheduled Passenger Air Transportation)
- PSC Code: V121 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation - Transportation: Air Charter)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Issuing Office: 248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)
Evaluation
This notice is for planning purposes only. Responses in the form of capability statements will be used to assess industry's ability to meet the requirement. If sufficient interest and capability are demonstrated, a formal solicitation may be posted on SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must submit a capability statement with sufficient detail to Wilfredo Perez via email at wilfredo.perez3@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.