This federal contract award is for civil air transportation services under the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program, awarded to Delta Air Lines, Inc. The contract has a ceiling value of $519,936.49 and runs through September 30, 2016. It was awarded by the Air Mobility Command (AMC), a defense agency, and is not a set-aside contract.
The CRAF program allows the Department of Defense to utilize commercial airline capabilities to supplement military airlift during contingencies. As a participant in CRAF, Delta provides international charter airlift services to fulfill the government's air mobility requirements. This contract is likely one of several Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) Delta holds with the federal government for air transportation and logistics support services. The company's extensive domestic and international route network, diverse aircraft fleet, and logistics expertise make it well-positioned to meet the air transportation needs of various defense agencies.