STS TACH TIME

The Department of the Army, via the W7NA USPFO Activity KYANG 123, has issued solicitation W50S8L26QA001 for aircraft tach time services. This combined synopsis/solicitation is designated as an SBA (SBA) set-aside and is classified under NAICS code 481219 for Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation and PSC W015 for Lease or Rental of Equipment- Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components. The agency requires 40 hours of aircraft tach time for the performance period of September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026.

The contractor must provide one C-23B Sherpa, Skyvan, or equal capacity aircraft and aircrew to support various parachute operations. These activities include Military Tandem Tethered Bundle, Military Free Fall, High Altitude Low Opening, High Altitude High Opening, Double Bag Static Line, and Static Line proficiency training. Performance will take place at locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and specifically in Merced and Elsinore, California, and DeLand, Florida.

The vendor and aircrew must be US Air Mobility Command approved and possess all relevant certifications and licenses. Coordination for specific dates and locations of use will be conducted with the contractor 30 days in advance of the required services. One attachment, a PDF titled STS TACH TIME W50S8L26QA001.pdf, was included with the notice published on June 8, 2026.