SAM #HTC71126RE147

DPAA Rotary-Wing Helicopter Support Services in Papua New Guinea

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking rotary-wing helicopter support services in Papua New Guinea to support remote recovery missions. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), DPAA - Hawaii Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary helicopter models specified: Airbus (AS350), Kawasaki (BK 117), Bell (Bell 212) - No specific vendors or resellers named; OEMs highlighted as Airbus, Kawasaki, and Bell - Products/Services Requested: - Rotary-wing helicopter support for up to three missions per year, each lasting 14 to 90 days - Aircraft types: AS350 or similar, BK 117 or similar, Bell 212 or similar - Services include: - Mission planning and standby (planning/standby days for each aircraft type) - Personnel and cargo transport to remote landing zones - Emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) capability, 24/7 on-call - Sling load operations - Logistical and operational support - Daily reporting, mission plans, and cybersecurity incident reporting - Fuel costs reimbursed separately - Quantities (Base Year): - AS350 or similar: 40 planning/standby days, 141 flight hours - BK 117 or similar: 18 planning/standby days, 30 flight hours - Bell 212 or similar: 112 planning/standby days, 332 flight hours - Minimum guarantee: $10,000 (Base Year only) - Fuel reimbursable on a Time & Materials basis - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft must meet specific passenger and payload capacities, certifications, and communication capabilities - Pilots must have defined qualifications and experience - Deliverables include mission plans, daily reports, and cybersecurity incident reporting - Contract is Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ with a base year, four option years, and a 6-month extension - Inspection and acceptance by DPAA Hawaii office

Description

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking proposals for rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea on behalf of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). The requirement demands providing up to three (3) helicopters simultaneously to support up to three (3) remote recovery missions per year (ranging from 14 to 90 days each), including passenger/cargo transport, sling load operations, and 24/7 on-call MEDEVAC. Offerors are advised to thoroughly review the full solicitation package, paying close attention to the instructions and evaluation criteria outlined in the FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2 clauses along with the ten (10) attached documents. A virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be held via MS Teams on Monday, 27 July 2026, at 10:30 AM CST; meeting access details will be posted on SAM.gov prior to the event.

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