DMAFB-RQS Fixed-Wing Airlift Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA487725QA356
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85706, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking a fixed-wing airlift services contractor to support rescue squadron training exercises across 21 locations in Arizona, California, and Oregon. The requirement involves providing specialized aircraft capable of supporting Military Free Fall (MFF) and Static Line (SL) Parachute Operations using specific aircraft types including C23 Sherpa, SC7 Sky Van, Casa 212, and Twin Otter. Contractor qualifications are rigorous, with pilots requiring a minimum of 1,500 total flight hours, 250 hours in specific aircraft types, and 100 hours of military airdrop operations experience. Pilots must also hold a Multi-Engine Rating Pilot License and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) qualification. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 14, 2025, with responses due by April 21, 2025, indicating a short window for potential contractors to express interest and prepare submissions.
The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically categorized under NAICS code 481219 for Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation and PSC code V121 for Air Charter Transportation. While specific award values are not detailed in the documentation, the contract will require extensive operational capabilities, including aircraft configured with side-mounted troop seats, parachute jump lights, intercom systems, and static line cable systems capable of deploying up to nine jumpers per pass. The contractor must be prepared to operate aircraft at altitudes up to 19,999 feet MSL for both day and night missions, with all aircrew being U.S. citizens. Training locations will be provided 60 days prior to execution, suggesting a flexible and dynamic operational environment that requires significant logistical and aviation expertise from the selected contractor.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Rescue Squadron Community (DMAFB-RQSC), Tucson AZ has a requirement for fixed-wing airlift support services for the purpose of rescue training exercises. The requirement consists of supporting 21 different locations within the USA (10 in Arizona, 3 in California, and 8 in Oregon) with at least 4 different aircraft types. Please confirm the ability to provide all aircraft listed in PWS
- C23 Sherp
- SC7 Sky Van
- Casa 212
- Twinn Otter
For more information, please refer to the attached Performance of Work Statement within this Sources Sought posting.
Update #1 ·
The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Rescue Squadron Community (DMAFB-RQSC), Tucson AZ has a requirement for fixed-wing airlift support services for the purpose of rescue training exercises. The requirement consists of supporting 21 different locations within the USA (10 in Arizona, 3 in California, and 8 in Oregon) with at least 4 different aircraft types. For more information, please refer to the attached Performance of Work Statement within this Sources Sought posting.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-Wing Airlift PWS.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-Wing Airlift Support Services | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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