Request for Proposal: Air Taxi Services – Anchorage / Tyonek / Beluga / Alexander Creek, Alaska
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 5A-25-A-0002
- Agency
-
United States Postal Service
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Postal Service is soliciting proposals for Air Taxi services connecting Anchorage, Tyonek, Beluga, and Alexander Creek, Alaska, under Solicitation 5A-25-A-0002. The procurement seeks a transportation provider capable of delivering mail services across these remote Alaskan locations. Potential offerors must submit proposals with primary flight operations originating from Merrill Field (MRI), though supplemental proposals from alternate sites like Anchorage International Airport or Lake Hood will be considered. The solicitation requires a comprehensive air transportation solution that meets the USPS's specific operational needs, with emphasis on reliability and consistent service delivery. Proposals are due by May 2, 2025, with potential offerors having already participated in a questions and responses period that clarified operational requirements and contract specifications. The evaluation will likely assess operational capability, compliance with Statement of Work requirements, and the ability to effectively serve these Alaskan communities.
The solicitation does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors in the Scheduled Freight Air Transportation sector. While no incumbent contractor is explicitly named, the contract appears focused on establishing a new or renewed air taxi service arrangement for mail delivery. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation. The service will primarily operate within the Anchorage, Alaska region, covering approximately 150 miles of challenging terrain across multiple remote communities. The contract will likely be structured to ensure consistent, reliable mail transportation services that can withstand the unique logistical challenges of Alaska's geographic landscape. Potential providers will need to demonstrate significant operational expertise in remote air transportation and mail delivery systems specific to Alaskan environmental conditions.
Notice text
The United States Postal Service is seeking to purchase Air Taxi service between the service points of Anchorage, Tyonek, Beluga, and Alexander Creek, AK.
The attached zip solicitation package includes all documents that pertain to the solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Offeror Questions and Responses .pdf | ||
| Solicitation 5A-25-A-0002.zip | ZIP file |
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