TRANSCOM27C001 (RFI).docx

TRANSCOM27C001 RFI

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

Commercial Passenger Airlift Service (121/135)

(PHNL-PWAK-PKWA)

TRANSCOM27C001

1. RFI Overview

United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting market research to identify CARB-approved commercial passenger airlift carriers capable of supporting recurring operations between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu, HI (PHNL); Wake Island Airfield (PWAK); and Bucholz Army Airfield, Kwajalein Atoll (PKWA).

The mission requires the transportation of passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and small-arms ammunition (Hazard Class 1.4S).

Anticipated Recurring Missions

· PHNL–PWAK–PHNL: Up to 39 passengers (including weapons/ammunition) | 2 round trips per month (24 annually)

· PHNL–PKWA–PHNL: Up to 12 passengers (including weapons/ammunition) | 2 round trips per month (24 annually)

· Combined Routing (PHNL–PWAK–PKWA–PHNL): Allowed if proposed as a more efficient single-rotation solution.

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote (RFQ) released. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Do not submit confidential information in your response.

**Note** USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.

1.1. RFI Contact(s)

We have designated the following individual(s) to serve as the official point of contact (POC) for this RFI. This individual is the only authorized contact(s) permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI. Contact information for RFI POC:

(618) 817-9385

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via email to the RFI POC(s) identified in Section 1.1. and confirm it is received prior to the due date identified in Section 1.3. If you have any questions about this RFI, please direct them to the RFI POC(s) listed in Section 1.1. Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.

1.3. RFI Timeline

The RFI timeline is outlined below. Dates may be modified by USTRANSCOM and posted as an amendment to this RFI.

2. Background Information

USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leads the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, and provides enabling capabilities in order to project and sustain the Joint Force in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

The anticipated requirement is for turnkey commercial passenger air transportation services, including aircraft, flight/cabin crews, maintenance, dispatch, operational support, aircraft positioning, and backup-aircraft capability.

Respondents shall identify the FAA operating authority, ETOPS capability, and carrier approvals under which the proposed service would be conducted, ensuring the stated passengers, baggage, weapons, and ammunition can travel together on the exact same aircraft for each mission profile.

2.2. Place of Performance

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu, HI (PHNL) Wake Island Airfield (PWAK) Bucholz Army Airfield, Kwajalein Atoll (PKWA)

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

TBD and not guaranteed

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format outlined below. The response should be detailed (but no more than 12 pages). Title pages and cover letter will not count against the page limit. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement that fails to provide information relevant to this request.

3.1. Company Information

Provide the company profile information as structured in Section 3.4.

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this request is 481111 (Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation) and 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation). The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is 1,500 employees. Based on this NAICS, identify your business size as a LARGE or SMALL business. If a small business, identify any of the following socio-economic categories that apply to your business under this NAICS: Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (known as “HUBZone”), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned.

3.3. Who We’re Looking For

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes, including large and small business concerns and all socioeconomic categories.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Interested parties are requested to provide a tailored response addressing the consolidated sections below.

3.4.1 Company, CARB, and Tail Availability Profile

Company Name / CAGE Code / UEI

Proposed Aircraft (Make/Model/Series)

Proposed Aircraft Tail Number(s)

3.4.2 Operating, Basing, and ROM Pricing Matrix - Provide non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing. For "Without Fuel" options, assume the Government will provide or directly reimburse fuel.

3.4.3 Aircraft Fuel Consumption and Efficiency - Identify the performance specifications utilized to calculate the pricing above.

3.4.4 Commercial In-Flight Services & Austere Ground Servicing OPERATIONAL NOTICE & GROUND SUPPORT DISCLAIMER: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (PHNL) serves as the primary commercial hub where standard commercial ground handling and servicing are readily available. At Wake Island Airfield (PWAK) and Bucholz Army Airfield (PKWA), Government-Furnished Supplies, Services, and Equipment are strictly limited or unavailable. Respondents must assume minimal to no organic Government turnaround capability (e.g., no automated lavatory dumping, potable water uplifts, or commercial aircraft cleaning). Proposed aircraft and operating concepts must demonstrate self-sufficiency or identify minimal required ground-support equipment (GSE) for turnaround operations at PWAK and PKWA.

A. Baseline In-Flight Passenger Amenities Identify standard commercial passenger services included within your proposed base flight-hour rates:

1.

B. Austere Ground Servicing Strategy (PWAK & PKWA) Given that Government support is limited at remote airfields, clarify how your concept executes turnarounds without standard commercial ground services:

3.4.5 Concept of Operations & Efficiency Narrative

In 500 words or less, please provide a brief narrative describing:

1. Payload Execution: Confirmation that the proposed aircraft can carry the maximum passengers, baggage, weapons, and Hazard Class 1.4S ammunition simultaneously without payload or fuel-capacity restrictions.

2. Operational Efficiency: Your recommended routing structure (separate rotations vs. combined routing or other organic solution) to minimize block hours and taxpayer costs.

3. Turnaround Self-Sufficiency & AOG: Explain your operational plan for managing quick turnarounds at PWAK/PKWA without standard commercial ground support equipment and detail your primary recovery concept if an Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) event occurs at either remote island.

4. Other Important Information

Please list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this requirement, to include Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, DoD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (known as “IDIQs”), or any other Government Agency contract vehicles. (This information on available contract vehicles is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.) Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used for this potential procurement.

Provide suggestions, alternative operational models (e.g., combi passenger/cargo configurations, specialized commuter airframes), or technologies that would reduce Government operating costs while ensuring passenger safety and mission reliability.

5. Conclusion

USTRANSCOM would like to thank you for taking the time to review this important RFI, and we look forward to reviewing your response.

Brenda Marshall Contracting Officer 618-817-9385 Brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil