Dignified Transfer of Hero Remains (HR)
The contractor will provide air charter transportation services for the transport of Human Remains and escorts, primarily originating from the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, but potentially from other locations. The coverage includes the Continental United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other North American countries. The contract period is from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2028, and it will be awarded to a current CARB-approved, FAR Part 135 carrier under a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
Services and products to be provided:
Air charter transportation services.
Transportation of Human Remains and escorts.
All necessary personnel, equipment, tools, and materials for the services.
Maintenance and supervision of the services.
Documentation of the services.
HTC71123RCC02 Department of Defense United States Transportation Command
8/1/23, 5:44 PM FY25 Solicitation - International Charter Airlift Services in Support of CRAF
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has awarded a contract to Avelo Airlines, Inc. for International Charter Airlift Services in Support of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) under solicitation HTC711-24-R-CC01. The contract encompasses providing international long-range and short-range airlift services during peacetime and both international and domestic airlift services during CRAF activation, utilizing Part 121 certified aircraft for passenger and cargo transportation. The contract's performance period spans from 17 March 2025 through 30 September 2026, with two potential 2-year option periods and an optional six-month extension, and includes an award value of $18,000. The comprehensive contract involves multiple airlines and is designed to maintain flexible international airlift capabilities for the Department of Defense, with the awarded contract (HTC711-25-D-CC35) specifically going to Avelo Airlines on 17 March 2025.
HTC711-24-R-CC01 Department of Defense United States Transportation Command
3/17/25, 11:18 AM International Charter Airlift Services in Support of CRAF - Pre-Solicitation Synopsis
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research to support the follow-on acquisition for international charter airlift services in support of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program. The contractor(s) will be required to provide all personnel, equipment, and services necessary to perform international long-range and short-range passenger and/or cargo airlift services using Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 121 aircraft. Key requirements include commitment of aircraft to the CRAF program, compliance with FAA and other regulations, and meeting performance metrics for schedule reliability and other factors. USTRANSCOM intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a six-year period of performance.
This acquisition is not set-aside and is open to all responsible sources. The relevant NAICS code is likely 481112 (Scheduled Freight Air Transportation) and the PSC code is likely V122 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation). The current CRAF program contractor may be an incumbent, though this is not specified. The total value of the multiple IDIQ contracts has not been provided, though the acquisition will support long-range and short-range airlift services during peacetime and when the DoD's airlift capabilities are exceeded.
HTC711-24-R-CC01 Department of Defense United States Transportation Command
8/14/23, 11:07 AM FY25 Solicitation - International Charter Airlift Services in Support of CRAF
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is soliciting proposals for international long-range and short-range passenger and/or cargo airlift services in support of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program. The solicitation, numbered HTC711-24-R-CC01, seeks multiple carriers to provide FAR Part 121 aircraft for international and domestic airlift services. Offerors must commit aircraft to the CRAF program and maintain specific commitment levels throughout the contract period. The proposal will be evaluated on three factors: Business Proposal, Technical Capability, and Price, with ratings of Acceptable or Unacceptable. Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on June 17, 2024, and must be submitted electronically, with potential offerors encouraged to submit questions through the TCAQ Airlift Procurement Mailbox.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and is open to qualified commercial air carriers. The contract has a maximum program ceiling of $13.7 billion, with a base period of two years from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026, and two potential two-year option periods. The place of performance is primarily Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, with global operational capabilities for international airlift services. Carriers must provide US-registered aircraft and meet specific requirements for passenger processing, cargo handling, and CRAF activation stages. The government will provide various support services at no cost to the contractor, including transient alert, terminal services, and petroleum products, with carriers expected to maintain detailed performance and operational standards throughout the contract period.
HTC711-24-R-CC01 Department of Defense United States Transportation Command
5/16/24, 4:43 PM FY25 Award - International Charter Airlift Services in Support of CRAF
On October 1, 2024, the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) awarded 30 contracts under solicitation HTC711-24-R-CC01 for International Charter Airlift Services in Support of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) program. The contracts require the provision of international long-range and short-range airlift services for the Department of Defense, including aircraft commitment to the CRAF program, utilizing Part 121 certified aircraft. The contracts have a base period of 2 years with two 2-year option periods and a 6-month extension, plus any period of CRAF activation. The total estimated contract values range from $3,000 to over $18 million, awarded to various major and regional air carriers.
HTC711-24-R-CC01 Department of Defense United States Transportation Command
10/1/24, 1:23 PM