MULTI-MISSION AVIATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

The Department of State issued an award notice for solicitation 19AQMM19R0166 to secure multi-mission aviation and support services from a commercial air transportation provider. The contractor must maintain access to a diverse fleet of aircraft capable of global deployment on short notice, with configurations tailored to specific mission requirements. All operations are conducted as commercial aviation services in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The scope of work encompasses dedicated aircraft capabilities and aircrews for both domestic and international operations, medical evacuation missions, and the retrieval of personnel or sensitive items.

The contract vehicle facilitates a broad range of specialized functions, including biocontainment capabilities involving equipment, personnel, and training, as well as the deployment of mission-critical equipment. Additionally, the provider is responsible for airborne communications relay, surveillance support for security and medical contingency operations, and the fabrication and certification of special mission equipment. Administrative requirements include Contractor Aviation Program Certifications for medical standards and 14 CFR 135 compliance.

This award notice was published on August 29, 2019, under the primary contact Kelley S. Kershner. The requirement is classified under NAICS 481211 for Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation and PSC code V. No specific place of performance or set-aside designation was identified in the solicitation metadata.