SAM #HTC71126RE147

Rotary-wing Aviation Support Services for DPAA Missions in Papua New Guinea

This opportunity involves the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), through its USTRANSCOM-AQ office, seeking rotary-wing aviation support for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) in Papua New Guinea. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) - USTRANSCOM-AQ office - On behalf of Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or aircraft manufacturers are named - Incumbent service provider: Pacific Helicopters Limited - Products/Services Requested: - Rotary-wing aviation support services - All labor, equipment, and mission planning - Emergency medical evacuation (medevac) capabilities - Support for up to three recovery missions per year - Each mission duration: 14 to 90 days - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide comprehensive aviation support, including medevac - Ability to execute multiple missions annually in challenging environments - Single IDIQ contract with Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Materials elements - Full and open competition - Period of performance: 12-month base period plus four one-year options, with potential extension under FAR 52.217-8 - No specific aircraft models, part numbers, or OEMs are specified in the solicitation.

Description

USTRANSCOM anticipates issuing a solicitation on behalf of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) for rotary-wing aviation support in Papua New Guinea. To support the accounting of missing Americans, the contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, mission planning, and emergency medical evacuation capabilities to execute up to three recovery missions per year, varying from 14 to 90 days.

The Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (Firm-Fixed Price and Time & Materials elements) via full and open competition. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2. The incumbent is Pacific Helicopters Limited (CAGE: SK287).

The anticipated period of performance is a 12-month base period (1 July 2027 through 30 June 2028) with four one-year options through 30 June 2032, and will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

This commercial acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted to SAM.gov on or about 17 July 2026. No hard copies will be issued. Noncompliance with the RFP may result in proposal elimination. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C.

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