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Air Charter and Aircraft Leasing

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Response Deadline12/08/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Government Commercial Agency focuses on the provision of non-scheduled air transport and aircraft leasing services to support public sector projects. The scope of work includes the delivery of Wet, Damp, and Dry leasing for both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, facilitating the transport of Ministers, staff, and civilians from their origin to their destination via chartered flights. The contract is designed to support a wide range of requirements, spanning standard business-as-usual operations as well as critical crisis response evacuations. Interested parties must respond by December 8, 2026, to provide these essential aviation services under NAICS code 481219.

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Agency

Government Commercial Agency

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RM6408.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Global Travel, Accommodation and Venue Management Services

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Timeline

PostedNov 3

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Response DeadlineDec 8

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Response Deadline

12/08/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyGovernment Commercial Agency

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Organization / AgencyGovernment Commercial Agency

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Provides non-scheduled air transport and aircraft leasing for prime contractors on Government Commercial Agency (UK) public sector projects. Performs Wet, Damp, and Dry leasing of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for Ministers, staff, and civilians. Supports both business-as-usual operations and crisis response evacuations. Delivers the transport of personnel from origin to destination via chartered aircraft.

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