Worldwide Airlift Services Program 135 (WASP 135)

United States Transportation Command awarded WASP-135, a multiple-award Master IDIQ for worldwide fixed-wing and rotary-wing airlift services, on November 12, 2019, with ordering closed November 11, 2024—this vehicle is no longer accepting new task orders.

The vehicle established a $5.7 billion combined potential value across 17 prime contractors. As of mid-2024, task-order activity had slowed considerably: the program executed 34 orders total over its life, with only 2 orders placed in 2024 (compared to 5 each in 2021 and 2023) and activity concentrated in earlier years. Combined task-order potential value across all primes reached $713.4 million, with $341.7 million obligated—48% of the combined ceiling. The most recent order award was April 1, 2024.

Scope spans dedicated and ad-hoc FAR 135 and equivalent civil aviation authority operations globally, encompassing passenger transport, cargo, medical evacuation, sling-load operations, and supply delivery. Task orders reflect diverse end-uses: regional airlift support for Africa Command ($235.8 million combined potential across two orders), aeromedical evacuation to Australia ($51.6 million ceiling), Philippines airlift support ($85.9 million ceiling), USAFRICOM dedicated service ($79.1 million ceiling), and regional shuttle services at domestic military installations.

Five primes captured 47% of awarded orders: Berry Aviation (4 orders, $175 million combined potential), Air Center Helicopters (3 orders, $156.7 million), Phoenix Air Group (3 orders, $101.5 million), Columbia Helicopters (3 orders, $100.1 million), and CSI Aviation (3 orders, $22.4 million). The top five primes by potential value—adding Construction Helicopters ($117.8 million across 2 orders)—hold 91% of combined value. A long tail of 14 smaller primes shared the remainder. United States Transportation Command placed the plurality of orders (20) but with modest combined potential ($14.3 million), while Army Africa Command concentrated larger awards (two orders worth $235.8 million combined). All 34 orders carried unrestricted, no-set-aside designation. Typical task-order values range from $2,500 minimum guarantees at award initiation to $50–85 million for regional or theater-level operations; firm fixed-price was the standard pricing model. Performance is worldwide.

WASP-135 is for worldwide airlift services utilizing Fixed and/or Rotary wing aircraft types. Contractor shall provide aircrew, ground personnel, supplies, ancillary support services an equipment to perform dedicated and/or Ad Hoc Federal Aviation Regulation 135 or equivalent Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) airlift operations (at both military and commercial airports/airfields/landing zones). Operations could include the movement of passengers and cargo (or combination thereof), air ambulance, medical evacuation, sling-load cargo operations, delivery of Class I-X supplies and US Mail and/or other like services. Other Department of Defense and federal agencies may order the services offered under this contract upon approval by the USTRANSCOM Contracting Officer (CO) and the Requiring Activity