International Charter Airlift Services in Support of CRAF - Pre-Solicitation Synopsis

This is a pre-solicitation notice for U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM) upcoming requirement to procure international charter airlift services, procured under the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) acquisition authority and the DoD Directive 5158.4. 

The contractor (or in the case of a contractor Team Arrangement (TA), the entity of the contractor TA operating the aircraft) shall provide all personnel, training, supervision, fully operational equipment, facilities, supplies and any items and services necessary to perform international long-range and short-range passenger and/or cargo airlift services utilizing Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 121 aircraft.  International airlift services are required to support the United States Department of Defense (DoD) during peacetime and both domestic and international airlift services may be required to support the DoD in emergencies when the need for airlift exceeds the capability of DoD’s military aircraft.   All aircraft utilized shall be licensed, operated, and maintained in accordance with (IAW) all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT).  In addition, all applicable rules, and regulations of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shall apply.  The Government shall be given full use of the entire aircraft, unless otherwise stated; the aircraft will not be considered public aircraft while performing missions under this contract.  This contract will provide additional incentives to airlines performing missions with modern, fuel efficient and reliable aircraft. 

The period of performance will consist of a six-year contract period with a two-year base with two two-year option periods. The performance period will be 1 October 2024 through 30 September 2030, with a six-month option to extend the contract 01 October 2030 through 31 March 2031, if necessary.

It is the Government’s intent to award multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.  A class Justification and Approval (J&A) document encompassing this program, which authorizes other than full and open competition, was approved on 22 October 2021. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.