Domestic Full-Plane Charters under the Master Solicitation

This contract seeks to identify qualified domestic air carriers, both small and large businesses, capable of providing full-plane charter services for one-time, short-notice requirements under the Master Solicitation HTC711-07-R-0007. The solicitation, originally effective from October 1, 2007, through September 30, 2010, is updated quarterly to expand the pool of eligible carriers under FAR Part 121. To participate, carriers must either be members of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) or be deemed technically ineligible by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). Additionally, carriers must be approved by the Department of Defense through AMC, meeting specific quality and safety standards. The solicitation is managed by the U.S. Transportation Command, headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, with contract oversight by Suzanne M. Mudd-Yarber. Interested carriers must fulfill both CRAF and DoD approval requirements, with respective points of contact provided for assistance. The contract facilitates the engagement of certified air carriers to meet urgent and flexible Department of Defense charter needs, ensuring that qualified operators are readily available to support transportation missions on an as-needed basis.