Opportunity
SAM #FA500426SSJJ01
Helicopter Logistics and Transport Services for JPARC (Market Research) – Eielson AFB, Alaska
Buyer
354th Contracting Squadron
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
FA500426SSJJ01
NAICS
481219, 481211
The U.S. Air Force, through the 354th Range Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, is seeking market research responses for helicopter transport and logistics services to support the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 354th Range Squadron, 354th Contracting Squadron (FA5004 354 CONS PK) at Eielson AFB, Alaska - Services Requested: - Helicopter logistics management and operations for personnel and cargo transport to remote JPARC sites - 130 hours of light weight helicopter operations (2 personnel, up to 100 lbs) - 130 hours of medium weight helicopter operations (4 personnel, up to 500 lbs) - 50 hours of medium weight helicopter operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) for night/off-hours flights - External sling load operations and hazardous materials transport - Comprehensive flight hour procurement, coordination, and mission-specific planning - Monthly status reports and compliance with FAA, safety, and environmental regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be qualified for IFR operations and night flights - Support for U.S. and Coalition Armed Forces training exercises - Management of subcontractors and adherence to strict safety/environmental standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice; this is a market research request. - Place of Performance: - Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and multiple remote federal facilities within the JPARC, including Blair Lakes Range, Donnelly Dome, Porcupine Ridge Comm Site, and others.
Description
This notice is for market research purposes only and no award shall be made in response to this notice
To provide helicopter operations for transport of personnel and light lift materials to remote sites located within the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) in Eielson AFB, Alaska. (This is a follow-on requirement from contract number FA521521R0015). PWS attached for reference and specific details.
The Contractor will provide 130 hours of light weight helicopter logistics and operations capable of transporting 2 (two) range personnel and up to 100 pounds of internal /external equipment to and from the JPARC remote sites. The Contractor will provide 130 hours of medium weight helicopter logistics and operations capable of transporting 4 (four) range personnel and up to 500 pounds of internal/external equipment to and from the JPARC remote sites. The Contractor shall be able and qualified to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) to provide 50 hours of medium weight helicopter logistics and operations capable of transporting 4 (four) range personnel and up to 500 pounds of internal/external equipment to and from the JPARC remote sites for flights departing before morning civil twilight and landing after evening civil twilight. The systems and subsystems enable the JPARC management organization to support critical U.S. and Coalition Armed Forces Joint Service combat training exercises such as RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) and other Major Flying Exercises (MFEs). If helicopter support operations are not fulfilled, systems associated with the management of the JPARC will be unreachable during the winter months, potentially resulting in damaged/destroyed equipment, fuel spills from unmaintained generators and tanks, and many other hazards.
Please send a detailed response via email to the primary and secondary POCs, outlining your company's capabilities and the services you can provide.
This notice is for market research purposes only and no award shall be made in response to this notice