ATLANTIC UNDERSEA TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (AUTEC) PALM BEACH FL (KPBI)ANDROS TOWN BAHAMAS (MYAF)

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition office is preparing to issue a solicitation for air transportation services between Palm Beach International Airport in Florida and Andros Town in the Bahamas. The contract will cover scheduled commercial flights operating five days a week, with potential additional missions during weekdays, weekends, and holidays, scheduled by mutual agreement. The estimated flight duration is approximately 55 minutes. The government plans to award a single, fixed-rate schedule contract to a responsible offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, offers the most advantageous terms considering price and other factors. Proposals from all responsible sources will be considered, provided the contractor is approved by the Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) and owns and operates their own aircraft. The contract's initial period of performance is from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with four subsequent one-year options extending the contract through September 30, 2030. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 15 for negotiated contracts and FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with proposals evaluated based on criteria specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The RFP is expected to be available on SAM.gov around March 17, 2025, with no hard copies issued. Interested parties must submit proposals by April 17, 2025, and should ensure compliance with all requirements to be considered for award. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 481211.