# South Dakota Universities and Special Schools Ionwave #USD Men's BB Charter Flight RFP 2.0

Air Charter Services for University of South Dakota Men's Basketball 2026-27 Season

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** USD Men's BB Charter Flight RFP 2.0
**NAICS:** 481211, 532411

This opportunity is for air charter services for the University of South Dakota (USD) men's basketball team during the 2026-27 season.
- Government Buyer:
  - University of South Dakota Athletics Department
  - Managed by USD Purchasing Office (Raleigh Tiahrt)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Up to five one-way air charter flights for the men's basketball team
  - Aircraft must have minimum seating capacity of 30 and cabin-style seating
  - Must accommodate all team baggage and equipment
  - Routes include Missoula, MT to Yankton, SD and Grand Forks, ND to Yankton, SD
  - Consistent flight attendants preferred for all trips
  - All-inclusive pricing (taxes, fees, surcharges), with a one-time fuel true-up after the last charter
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - FAA certification required for aircraft and crew
  - Vendors must have at least three years of experience in athletic group travel
  - Must provide references and maintain $500 million aviation liability insurance, naming USD and the State of South Dakota as additional insured
  - Preference for enhanced cabin seating for athletes and flexibility in scheduling
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified air charter providers.

### Description

The University of South Dakota Athletics is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide air charter services for the 2026-27 men's basketball season. The contract will cover up to five one-way trips with specific flights from Missoula, MT to Yankton, SD and Grand Forks, ND to Yankton, SD. Vendors must provide aircraft with a minimum seating capacity of 30, accommodate all baggage and equipment, and include all costs such as taxes and fees in their pricing. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for vendor experience, insurance, fuel surcharge policies, and evaluation criteria based on seating capacity, cost, experience, references, and other factors.

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