Military Sealift Command VERTREP Pacific Detachment B

The Military Sealift Command (MSC), a component of the Department of the Navy, is procuring vertical replenishment (VERTREP) helicopter services to support U.S. Navy operations in the Pacific region. The contractor must provide a two-helicopter detachment equipped with a minimum of five pilots and three maintenance personnel capable of operating 365 days per year in forward-deployed maritime environments worldwide. Key contract requirements include FAA-certified medium and heavy lift helicopters capable of operating in instrument meteorological conditions, specialized vertical replenishment capabilities for cargo and personnel transfers on moving naval vessels, medical evacuation services, and potential unmanned aerial vehicle integration. The Navy will evaluate proposals using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures, with offerors required to submit comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating aircraft certifications, operational capabilities, and mission essential service continuity plans. The proposal submission deadline is January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with contract award anticipated in February 2026.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), under NAICS code 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation) and PSC code V111. The contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with a base period and four one-year option periods, spanning five years from July 29, 2026 through July 28, 2031, with the primary operating location in Guam supporting Pacific Fleet operations. The firm-fixed pricing will encompass per diem rates, flight rates, and mission-related line items including on-board per diem, shore-based per diem, and optional testing and inspection services. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The contract requires the detachment to maintain full mission-capable status while operating in challenging maritime conditions with temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius and performing precise cargo transfers on Navy vessels, representing a specialized and demanding operational requirement.