ATLANTIC UNDERSEA TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (AUTEC) PALM BEACH FL (KPBI)—ANDROS TOWN BAHAMAS (MYAF)
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking a small business contractor to provide fixed-wing transportation services for the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), involving passenger and cargo movement between Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in Florida and Andros Town Airport (MYAF) in the Bahamas. The contract requires providing dedicated light fixed-wing aircraft capable of transporting 15-19 passengers with 50 lbs of baggage per passenger, maintaining 95% operational readiness, and executing a minimum of two round-trip flights per day, Monday through Friday. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management, hold a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and be approved by the Commercial Aircraft Review Board. The solicitation will use a best-value source selection approach, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Proposals are due by 04:30 PM on April 17, 2025, for the contract period spanning October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030.
The contract is a total small business set-aside, with specific preference for service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses in the Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation category (NAICS 481211). The estimated total contract value ranges from $620,000 in the base year to $697,815 in Option Year 4, with a potential six-month extension priced at $348,907. The contract anticipates approximately 1,250 flight hours annually, with aircraft based at Palm Beach International Airport and the ability to operate from alternate Florida locations if necessary. Billing will be based on actual flight hours, monthly base costs, and fuel expenses, processed through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. The place of performance is primarily in Glen Ridge, Florida, with international operations between Florida and the Bahamas, supporting military and government transportation needs for the AUTEC mission.
HTC71125RC004 Department of Defense United States Transportation Command
3/18/25, 9:35 AM 1202SA22R9201 - Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 1
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service has awarded a 10-year, $3.5 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 1 under solicitation 1202SA22R9201. This full and open competition resulted in 38 small business awardees located across the United States to provide helicopter support services, with annual costs varying based on the level of fire activity in a given year over the 10-year period of performance from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2034.
1202SA22R9201 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
10/7/24, 9:50 AM 1202SA22R9202 - Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 2
This Award Notice from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced the award of a 10-year, $1.5 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Helicopter Support Services (HSS) Type 2. The notice identified 44 awardees that will provide helicopter services such as firefighting, cargo lifting, search and rescue, power line, and utility support on an as-needed basis over the next decade, with annual costs varying according to fire season activity and resource requirements.
1202SA22R9202 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
8/29/23, 7:25 PM National Light Fixed Wing - Multiple Award Task Order Contract (NLFW MATOC) Reopen
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking to procure call-when-needed fixed-wing aircraft and qualified personnel to support a variety of special use missions, including fire, project, resource, law enforcement, and point-to-point administrative flights for the administration and protection of public lands. The solicitation, known as the National Light Fixed Wing - Multiple Award Task Order Contract (NLFW MATOC) Reopen, outlines detailed technical requirements for the aircraft, equipment, and personnel, including pilot experience, maintenance, and mission capabilities across 8 different mission categories. The government will use a Task Order Request for Proposal (TORP) process to select Exclusive Use aircraft. Offers are due by December 2, 2024, and the contract period of performance is January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2033, with two optional 3-year extension periods.
This is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. The contract will be awarded by the USDA Forest Service and may involve interagency and cooperative agreements with federal, state, and private entities. The place of performance is Boise, ID.
1202SA25R9402 Department of Agriculture Forest Service
10/18/24, 1:34 PM Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) Rotary and Fixed Wing Airlift Support
The Department of the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command is seeking a contractor to provide rotary and fixed wing aircraft lift support for the Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW). The contract will support specialized training for Pararescue Jumpers, Combat Controllers, Combat Rescue Officers, and Special Tactics Officers, covering complex air operations including static line, military free fall, high altitude, and cargo delivery system training. Interested contractors must respond to a Request for Information (RFI) by April 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, submitting a three-page response addressing specific capability questions. The RFI targets NAICS code 481219 and requires companies to demonstrate experience in aircraft support, transition planning, and innovative solution development. Evaluation will focus on companies' ability to meet detailed performance work statement requirements for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft support across multiple training locations.
The solicitation does not currently have a specific small business set-aside, though the government reserves the right to implement one based on responses. No incumbent contractor is explicitly mentioned in the documents. While specific award value is not disclosed, the performance work statements indicate substantial annual flight requirements, including approximately 395 hours for fixed wing and 585 hours for rotary wing operations. The contract will require aircraft capable of supporting 7-9 personnel, with pilots meeting stringent FAA and military certification standards. Training support locations will include multiple bases such as Pope AAF, Patrick SFB, Kirtland AFB, and JBSA Lackland, with the contractor responsible for providing fully configured aircraft, maintenance, fuel, and comprehensive operational support for specialized military training programs.
fa3002 Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command
3/20/25, 3:24 PM