Opportunities / DEPT OF DEFENSE
Commercial Passenger Airlift Service (121/135)
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | TRANSCOM27C001SUB |
| Department | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier / office | US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) / USTRANSCOM-AQ |
| NAICS | 481211 — Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation |
| PSC | |
| Set-aside | No set-aside |
| Posted | Nov 1, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 13, 2026 (2026-11-13T16:00:00-06:00) |
| Place of performance | Honolulu, HI |
| Primary contact | Brenda Marshall · brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil · 6188179385 |
Description (excerpt)
USTRANSCOM is conducting market research to identify Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB)-approved commercial passenger airlift carriers (operating under FAA Part 121 or Part 135) capable of supporting recurring, turn-key passenger transportation operations. The anticipated scope of work requires the movement of passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and small-arms ammunition (Hazard Class 1.4S) across the following recurring Pacific routes: Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to Wake Island Airfield (PWAK): Up to 39 passengers | Two round trips per month (24 annually) Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to Kwajalein Atoll (PKWA): Up to 12 passengers | Two round trips per month (24 annually) Optional Combined Routing (PHNL-PWAK-PKWA-PHNL): Evaluated for operational and fuel efficiency. Interested vendors should download the attached RFI document (TRANSCOM27C001) for full technical details, pricing matrices, and submission instructions. Submission Page Limit: Responses shall not exceed 12 pages total (excluding cover page/transmittal letters). Questions Deadline: All questions must be submitted via email to the POC below no later than 16:00 Central Time (CT) on November 9, 2026. Responses Due: Completed RFI response packages must be submitted via email to the POC below no later than 16:00 Central Time (CT) on November 13, 2026.