Trans-Africa Airlift Support Contract (TASC)

The Trans-Africa Airlift Support Contract (TASC) is a Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to provide specialized air transportation services within the African continent. The contract focuses on supporting Department of Defense (DoD) mobility requirements, specifically targeting low-volume, low-frequency movements of passengers and cargo. Aircraft capabilities under this vehicle are designed to transport between 6-20 passengers and 2,000-5,000 pounds of cargo, with additional capabilities for Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) and augmenting Government Command and Control (C2) staffing.

The task orders under this IDIQ have been primarily awarded to specialized aviation service providers, including Berry Aviation, Inc., Erickson Helicopters, Inc., and Construction Helicopters, Inc. (Chi Aviation). Typical task orders range in value from approximately $9 million to $141 million, with performance periods spanning from several months to multiple years. The U.S. Army Africa Command (AFRICOM) has been the primary funding agency, with task orders consistently supporting transportation services across various regions of Africa, particularly Niger and East Africa. None of the observed task orders utilized small business set-aside designations, and the contracts were consistently structured as firm fixed-price delivery orders. The contract supports critical operational requirements, including personnel recovery, casualty evacuation, and transportation services for U.S. military operations in the region.