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Heavy Lift Helicopter Operations

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Response Deadline07/14/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract outlines the provision of heavy lift helicopter services for external load operations, infrastructure support, and emergency response, with an estimated total usage of 67,500 flight minutes. Services are required to support operations at the designated place of performance in Kekaha, Hawaii, 96752, and will be conducted under the authority of the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, a component of the Department of Defense. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 481212, which pertains to air transportation services using helicopters. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, with a response deadline of July 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM, indicating the timeline for potential contractors to submit proposals. No set-aside provisions or specific organizational type requirements are specified, allowing eligible subcontractors to compete without restriction based on business size or ownership characteristics.

General Info

Heavy lift helicopter services for Kekaha, Hawaii, 67,500 flight minutes, DoD support, subcontract under NAICS 481212.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air DivisionView Agency

NAICS

481212 - Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

Kekaha, HI, 96752, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedJun 30

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Response DeadlineJul 14

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Response Deadline

07/14/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

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Provide heavy lift helicopter services for external load operations, infrastructure support, and emergency response. Total estimated usage: 67,500 flight minutes.

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