USAFRICOM Dedicated Passenger Air Charter Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- HTC71126RE119
- Agency
-
United States Transportation Command
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Baden-Wurttemberg Germany
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Transportation Command is soliciting proposals for dedicated passenger air charter services (DPACS) to support U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) operations. The contract requires one primary fixed-wing aircraft based in Stuttgart, Germany, capable of transporting at least 12 passengers with a range of 4,250 nautical miles, along with surge aircraft capability deployable within 15 days of request. The contractor must maintain a 93% operational readiness rate, achieve 90% on-time departures, and provide 95% communications system availability while meeting extensive cybersecurity and military security requirements, including CMMC Level 2 certification and NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Proposals will be evaluated based on Business Compliance (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Technical Capability with subfactors for Aircraft Compliance, Mobilization & Basing Plan, and Scheduling & Mission Execution, Past Performance with a confidence rating, and Price. The proposal submission deadline is December 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, with questions due by December 8, 2025, at 12:00 PM CDT.
This acquisition is conducted as full and open competition with no set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The total evaluated price for the entire contract period is $5,049,826.00, with annual costs ranging from approximately $860,000 to $967,938 depending on the contract period. The base performance period runs from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through April 30, 2031, and a potential six-month extension. The pricing structure includes monthly basing fees for primary and surge aircraft, flight hour rates with fuel pegged at $4.00 per gallon, and reimbursable expenses for fuel and other operational costs. Performance will take place in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, with the primary aircraft positioned at Stuttgart Army Airfield or Stuttgart International Airport, and the contractor must be a Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB)-approved air carrier with current FAA Operations Specifications.
Notice text
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Update #7 · Latest ·
The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition (AQ) office anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for dedicated passenger air charter services (DPACS) within the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The requirement includes providing one primary fixed-wing aircraft based at Stuttgart Army Airfield (SAAF) or Stuttgart International Airport, Germany, and surge fixed-wing aircraft capability deployable within 15 days of request. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of air transport, including logistics, maintenance, and compliance with military regulations. Missions will primarily support USAFRICOM, with secondary support for USEUCOM when available.
The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price with Time & Materials elements contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, fully conforming to the solicitation requirements, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other evaluation factors as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition is being conducted as full and open competition, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit a proposal, which will be evaluated and considered by the agency.
The base period of performance shall begin 1 May 2026 or date of award if subsequent thereto, through 30 Apr 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, through 30 Apr 2031. The contract will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Proposals will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFP. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration of contract award.
An RFP should be available on SAM.gov on or about 17 November 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C.
UPDATE 21 Nov 2025: RFP released with closing date of 22 Dec 2025. Preproposal conference via Teams scheduled for 1 Dec 2025, 0800 CDT. Agenda/dial-in information to follow.
UPDATE 25 Nov 2025: 1 December 2025 PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE AGENDA - See document for dial in information.
UPDATE 01 Dec 2025: PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE POWERPOINT W/ CARB POC Information Slide 13
UPDATE 16 Dec 2025: This amendment is issued to update the attachments associated with Solicitation HTC71126RE119 and to provide answers to pre-proposal questions submitted by offerors. See amendment HTC71126RE1190001 for more details.
UPDATE 18 Dec 2025: Amendment 0002 issued to correct formula errors in Atch 2 - AFRICOM Pricing Table, TEP Summary Table. Atch 2 - Pricing Table Rev.2.1 attached. No other changes have been made. Reminder: All amendments must be submitted with your proposal.
Update #6 ·
The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition (AQ) office anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for dedicated passenger air charter services (DPACS) within the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The requirement includes providing one primary fixed-wing aircraft based at Stuttgart Army Airfield (SAAF) or Stuttgart International Airport, Germany, and surge fixed-wing aircraft capability deployable within 15 days of request. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of air transport, including logistics, maintenance, and compliance with military regulations. Missions will primarily support USAFRICOM, with secondary support for USEUCOM when available.
The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price with Time & Materials elements contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, fully conforming to the solicitation requirements, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other evaluation factors as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition is being conducted as full and open competition, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit a proposal, which will be evaluated and considered by the agency.
The base period of performance shall begin 1 May 2026 or date of award if subsequent thereto, through 30 Apr 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, through 30 Apr 2031. The contract will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Proposals will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFP. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration of contract award.
An RFP should be available on SAM.gov on or about 17 November 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C.
UPDATE 21 Nov 2025: RFP released with closing date of 22 Dec 2025. Preproposal conference via Teams scheduled for 1 Dec 2025, 0800 CDT. Agenda/dial-in information to follow.
UPDATE 25 Nov 2025: 1 December 2025 PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE AGENDA - See document for dial in information.
UPDATE 01 Dec 2025: PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE POWERPOINT W/ CARB POC Information Slide 13
UPDATE 16 Dec 2025: This amendment is issued to update the attachments associated with Solicitation HTC71126RE119 and to provide answers to pre-proposal questions submitted by offerors. See amendment HTC71126RE1190001 for more details.
UPDATE 18 Dec 2025: Amendment 0002 issued to correct formula errors in Atch 2 - AFRICOM Pricing Table, TEP Summary Table. No other changes have been made. Reminder: All amendments must be submitted with your proposal.
Update #5 ·
The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition (AQ) office anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for dedicated passenger air charter services (DPACS) within the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The requirement includes providing one primary fixed-wing aircraft based at Stuttgart Army Airfield (SAAF) or Stuttgart International Airport, Germany, and surge fixed-wing aircraft capability deployable within 15 days of request. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of air transport, including logistics, maintenance, and compliance with military regulations. Missions will primarily support USAFRICOM, with secondary support for USEUCOM when available.
The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price with Time & Materials elements contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, fully conforming to the solicitation requirements, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other evaluation factors as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition is being conducted as full and open competition, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit a proposal, which will be evaluated and considered by the agency.
The base period of performance shall begin 1 May 2026 or date of award if subsequent thereto, through 30 Apr 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, through 30 Apr 2031. The contract will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Proposals will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFP. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration of contract award.
An RFP should be available on SAM.gov on or about 17 November 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C.
UPDATE 21 Nov 2025: RFP released with closing date of 22 Dec 2025. Preproposal conference via Teams scheduled for 1 Dec 2025, 0800 CDT. Agenda/dial-in information to follow.
UPDATE 25 Nov 2025: 1 December 2025 PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE AGENDA - See document for dial in information.
UPDATE 01 Dec 2025: PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE POWERPOINT W/ CARB POC Information Slide 13
UPDATE 16 Dec 2025: This amendment is issued to update the attachments associated with Solicitation HTC71126RE119 and to provide answers to pre-proposal questions submitted by offerors. See amendment HTC71126RE1190001 for more details.
Update #4 ·
The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition (AQ) office anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for dedicated passenger air charter services (DPACS) within the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The requirement includes providing one primary fixed-wing aircraft based at Stuttgart Army Airfield (SAAF) or Stuttgart International Airport, Germany, and surge fixed-wing aircraft capability deployable within 15 days of request. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of air transport, including logistics, maintenance, and compliance with military regulations. Missions will primarily support USAFRICOM, with secondary support for USEUCOM when available.
The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price with Time & Materials elements contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, fully conforming to the solicitation requirements, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other evaluation factors as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition is being conducted as full and open competition, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit a proposal, which will be evaluated and considered by the agency.
The base period of performance shall begin 1 May 2026 or date of award if subsequent thereto, through 30 Apr 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, through 30 Apr 2031. The contract will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Proposals will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFP. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration of contract award.
An RFP should be available on SAM.gov on or about 17 November 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C.
UPDATE 21 Nov 2025: RFP released with closing date of 22 Dec 2025. Preproposal conference via Teams scheduled for 1 Dec 2025, 0800 CDT. Agenda/dial-in information to follow.
UPDATE 25 Nov 2025: 1 December 2025 PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE AGENDA - See document for dial in information.
UPDATE 01 Dec 2025: PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE POWERPOINT W/ CARB POC Information Slide 13
Update #3 ·
The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition (AQ) office anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for dedicated passenger air charter services (DPACS) within the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The requirement includes providing one primary fixed-wing aircraft based at Stuttgart Army Airfield (SAAF) or Stuttgart International Airport, Germany, and surge fixed-wing aircraft capability deployable within 15 days of request. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of air transport, including logistics, maintenance, and compliance with military regulations. Missions will primarily support USAFRICOM, with secondary support for USEUCOM when available.
The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price with Time & Materials elements contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, fully conforming to the solicitation requirements, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other evaluation factors as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition is being conducted as full and open competition, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit a proposal, which will be evaluated and considered by the agency.
The base period of performance shall begin 1 May 2026 or date of award if subsequent thereto, through 30 Apr 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, through 30 Apr 2031. The contract will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Proposals will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFP. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration of contract award.
An RFP should be available on SAM.gov on or about 17 November 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C.
UPDATE 21 Nov 2025: RFP released with closing date of 22 Dec 2025. Preproposal conference via Teams scheduled for 1 Dec 2025, 0800 CDT. Agenda/dial-in information to follow.
UPDATE 25 Nov 2025: 1 December 2025 PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE AGENDA - See document for dial in information.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition (AQ) office anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for dedicated passenger air charter services (DPACS) within the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The requirement includes providing one primary fixed-wing aircraft based at Stuttgart Army Airfield (SAAF) or Stuttgart International Airport, Germany, and surge fixed-wing aircraft capability deployable within 15 days of request. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of air transport, including logistics, maintenance, and compliance with military regulations. Missions will primarily support USAFRICOM, with secondary support for USEUCOM when available.
The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price with Time & Materials elements contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, fully conforming to the solicitation requirements, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other evaluation factors as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition is being conducted as full and open competition, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit a proposal, which will be evaluated and considered by the agency.
The base period of performance shall begin 1 May 2026 or date of award if subsequent thereto, through 30 Apr 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, through 30 Apr 2031. The contract will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Proposals will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFP. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration of contract award.
An RFP should be available on SAM.gov on or about 17 November 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C.
UPDATE 21 Nov 2025: RFP released with closing date of 22 Dec 2025. Preproposal conference via Teams scheduled for 1 Dec 2025, 0800 CDT. Agenda/dial-in information to follow.
Update #1 ·
The purpose of this synopsis is to notify interested parties that the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition (AQ) office anticipates the issuance of a solicitation for dedicated passenger air charter services (DPACS) within the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Areas of Responsibility (AORs). The requirement includes providing one primary fixed-wing aircraft based at Stuttgart Army Airfield (SAAF) or Stuttgart International Airport, Germany, and surge fixed-wing aircraft capability deployable within 15 days of request. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of air transport, including logistics, maintenance, and compliance with military regulations. Missions will primarily support USAFRICOM, with secondary support for USEUCOM when available.
The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price with Time & Materials elements contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal, fully conforming to the solicitation requirements, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other evaluation factors as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). This acquisition is being conducted as full and open competition, and all responsible sources are eligible to submit a proposal, which will be evaluated and considered by the agency.
The base period of performance shall begin 1 May 2026 or date of award if subsequent thereto, through 30 Apr 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, through 30 Apr 2031. The contract will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.
This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, and FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Proposals will be evaluated using the factors identified in the RFP. Noncompliance may be grounds to eliminate the proposal from consideration of contract award.
An RFP should be available on SAM.gov on or about 17 November 2025. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C.
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