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Notice of Intent to Sole Source: SWTW Rotary Wing Airlift Support

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FA3002SWTW-03Federal

Submission Closed06/05/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Air Force Installation Contracting Center, 338 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Lifecycle Training Flight, at Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph, Texas, intends to award a sole source Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Air Center Helicopters Inc. for Rotary Wing Airlift Support Services to the Special Warfare Training Wing. The anticipated ordering period runs from January 31, 2027, through January 30, 2032, with a required 60-day transition period prior to contract start and a 60-day transition-out period at contract end. The sole source justification is based on Air Center Helicopters Inc.’s unique capabilities as the only vendor that operates both small and large airframe helicopters that meet specific, non-negotiable requirements: FAA and AMC CARB certification, dual cabin doors with FRIES bars, a functional hoist rated for 550 pounds, minimum of eight NVGs for all aircrew, and the ability to support up to eight combat personnel plus one instructor. The vendor must also maintain sufficient airframes to provide replacement aircraft within 36 hours at each mission location to ensure continuous operations. Work will be performed across multiple CONUS locations including Pope AAF, Fort Bragg, Camp Mackall in North Carolina; Lake Havasu City and Albuquerque in Arizona and New Mexico; Belen Regional Airport in New Mexico; and alternate sites in Florida, Texas, and other approved locations. All aircraft must be equipped with dual VHF radios, at least one UHF radio, approved navigation systems compliant with FAA and ICAO standards, intercom systems compatible with military headsets, and specialized gear including fast ropes, rope ladders, and tie-in points for rappel operations. The contract requires full fuel provision, personnel, maintenance, and supervision, with flight hours billed at firm-fixed-price and fuel reimbursed through a separate CLIN based on actual costs. The contractor must meet stringent security requirements under AFI 31-101, AFI 31-501, and DoD standards, including obtaining and returning all base identification passes, ensuring physical security of aircraft and equipment to DoW Manual 5200.08 Vol. 3, and maintaining appropriate insurance per 14 CFR 205. All personnel must meet Air Force technical proficiency standards, and the contractor must submit a Certificate of Insurance within 30 days of award. Compliance with OSHA, FAA

General Info

IDIQ contract awarded to Air Center Helicopters for specialized rotary wing airlift support, 2027-2032.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

DWG, TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

PWS for Rotary Wing Airlift Support Operations 8 Apr 2026

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 21

special-notice

AwardedOct 29

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

06/05/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

Office AddressJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Pursuant to RFO 5.101(a), this notice serves as a synopsis of a proposed contract action announcement of the Air Force Installation Contracting Center, 338 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Lifecycle Training Flight (AFICC 338 ESS/PKAD) at Joint Base San Antonio – Randolph, TX (JBSA-Randolph) intent to utilize RFO 15 Sole Source Negotiation utilizing RFO 6.103-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements – Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Air Center Helicopters – (308 E. Renfro St #104, Burleson, TX 76208) for the provision of Rotary Wing Airlift Support Services for the Special Warfare Training Wing.  The anticipated ordering period is 31 January 2027 - 30 January 2032.

The justification for this sole source procurement is based on:

Unique Capabilities: Air Center Helicopters Inc. is the only vendor who meets the requirements. Specifically, ACHI is the only vendor operates both small and large airframe helicopters that meet the personnel, litter, and lift capabilities that SWTW requires, including: all rotary wing aircraft will be AMC CARB certified and listed on the CARB listing, rotary wing aircraft require cabin doors and FRIES bar on both sides of the aircraft, a functional hoist rating to 550 lbs, have a minimum of 8 NVGs available and on hand for all contractor aircrew members, and support for up to 8 combat personnel and one instructor minimum. Furthermore, the vendor must operate multiple airframes (small and large) of the same type, with the capability to provide a replacement aircraft at each location should maintenance issues require it within 36 hours to allow for mission continuation. ACHI is the only vendor that operates aircraft with the required specifications in sufficient numbers in their fleet to meet this requirement.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. However, interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement may, in response to this notice, submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide an equivalent service.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the Government's discretion. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.  

The primary point of contact for this Notice of Intent is Allison Gutierrez.  Contact with other Government personnel regarding this notice is not permitted.  If your organization is capable of providing the training support service described above, please electronically submit the requested information to Allison via email: contact@example.gov (CC. Kevin Harris via email: contact@example.gov) no later than 5 June 2026 @ 1400 CST.

Capability statements received after this date and time will not be considered.