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AIR AMBULANCE PATIENT TRANSPORTATON SERVICES

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TRANSCOM26C004Federal

Submission Closed05/21/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USTRANSCOM Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is seeking market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the future acquisition of air ambulance services to replace expiring Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) set to conclude on September 30, 2027. This RFI, identified by solicitation number TRANSCOM26C004 and posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of May 21, 2026, is strictly for planning and market analysis purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or an obligation to award a contract. The requirement, under NAICS code 481211, seeks contractors to provide decentralized, short-notice, fixed-wing or rotary-wing air ambulance services for Department of Defense-eligible patients, transporting them from OCONUS to CONUS and within the Continental United States. Contractors must furnish all personnel, equipment, maintenance, fuel, and ground support, ensuring aircraft are equipped to FAA Part 135 air ambulance standards with certified medical crews meeting CAMTS or NAAMTA accreditation. Aircraft and crews must be prepared for immediate departure within two hours of notification, and all operations must comply with FAA OpSpecs A021 and A024, 14 CFR Parts 61 and 135, and DoD safety regulations. The future contract, anticipated as a multiple-award IDIQ or BPA with a five-year performance period starting October 1, 2027, will enforce strict operational, security, and compliance standards. Contractors must implement comprehensive Operations Security (OPSEC) protocols, including annual training, encrypted transmission and storage of sensitive information, prompt destruction of classified materials, and restricted communication about missions. Personnel handling Protected Health Information must comply with HIPAA, submitting medical records electronically within 48 hours of mission completion. Key flight crew must maintain current commercial instrument ratings, 14 CFR 135 competency and currency requirements, and undergo regular proficiency checks. Cybersecurity incident reporting is mandatory under DFARS 252.204-7012, with immediate notification required for any compromise of Controlled Unclassified Information, which includes Personally Identifiable Information and medical records. Fuel and RON costs will be reimbursed based on actuals under FAR 31.205-46, and all invoices must be submitted through the Wide Area Workflow system

General Info

USTRANSCOM seeks industry input for future commercial air ambulance services contracts before September 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Draft Air Ambulance Patient Transportation Services Requirement Description

requirement-description

High

RFI TRANSCOM26C004 Q and A on Air Ambulance Services

q-and-a

High

USTRANSCOM Air Ambulance Services RFI TRANSCOM26C004

rfi

High

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 8

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 18

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineMay 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/21/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

Contacts2 people available

OfficeSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-Aq

Office AddressSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

Contacts

Sonya M. Barker

TSgt Ryan LaFever

Full Description

AMENDED to Post RFI Q&A Attachment.

***This is NOT a Request for Proposal**

Please see attached Request for Information (RFI) details and Attachment 1 Requirement Description

USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leads the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, and provides capabilities to project and sustain the Joint Force to assist in national objectives.

The AMC, 618th Air Operations Center, located at Scott AFB, IL requires continuing commercial air ambulance service. Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with multiple carriers are currently used to supplement military global patient movement capability. The five-year period of performance for these air ambulance services BPAs expire 30 September 2027. The current BPAs for this service were awarded by USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-C. This requirement has been in operation for more than 15 years.

In 2027, USTRANSCOM plans to have a multiple award contract or blanket purchase agreement in place for Air Ambulance Services to provide decentralized, short-notice orders/calls for aerial patient transport services using fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft with trained medical personnel on board.

Major tasks associated with this requirement include contractor furnished air ambulance services from OCONUS to CONUS and within CONUS for the movement of Department of Defense (DOD)-eligible patients using aircraft configured to air ambulance standards.

Contractors shall provide all personnel, services, equipment, tools, fuel, oil, materials, facilities, supervision, and indirect materials necessary to perform air ambulance services, including a sufficient number of ground personnel for adequate maintenance and ground operations. The aircraft and medical crew may be required to be ready for immediate departure (not later than two hours) after confirmed notification of an air ambulance requirement.

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract or agreement will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI.—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote (RFQ) released. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM and Air Mobility Command (AMC) as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns, etc.) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Do not submit confidential information in your response.