71412410 Air Charter Services

The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) is seeking proposals for on-demand air charter services to supplement its existing fleet of two leased aircraft. The university requires additional air transportation capacity during peak utilization periods from August-October and January-April. The contract will be for one year with four one-year renewal options and will cover continental U.S. flights originating and terminating at the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport. Offerors must provide aircraft, fuel, pilots, and crew, and meet specific aircraft and pilot qualifications. Proposals will be evaluated based on factors such as product/service quality, qualifications, methodology, cost, and utilization of Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses. Virginia Tech will select two or more qualified offerors to negotiate with before awarding the contract.

The solicitation does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.