Pre-Solicitation Notice DPAA Papua New Guinea

PresolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in SCOTT AFB, IL
  • Industry: Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
HTC71126RE147
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)
Office
USTRANSCOM-AQ
Posted Date
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, July 17, 2026
PSC Code
V221
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357
Status
Active

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 Jul

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in SCOTT AFB, IL. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.