25-320 Fixed Wing Aviation Charter Service

NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region, is seeking fixed-wing aviation charter services to support the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Network Program through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. The contract requires on-call aviation services for transportation to and from unknown locations within Southeast Alaska on an as-needed basis for stranding events involving NOAA mission personnel, cargo, or both. Vendors must provide aircraft that are operated and maintained by the contractor, submit a detailed technical approach describing service delivery, maintain active SAM registration, and provide at least two references demonstrating past performance. The government will evaluate offers using a trade-off approach based on technical approach and capability, past performance, and price, with non-price factors weighted as significantly more important than price. Quotes are due by 16:00 EST on September 5, 2025, under RFQ Number 1333MF25Q0075.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation) with a size standard of $30 million. The contract structure includes a 24-month base period with an additional 24-month option period, and flights are estimated to occur approximately once every two years based on stranding events. The place of performance is Southeast Alaska, with transportation services required to and from unknown locations as mission needs dictate. Payment terms are Net 30, and the contractor must comply with various federal regulations including sexual assault prevention requirements, telecommunications equipment restrictions, and small business utilization mandates. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documentation.