STS TACH TIME

This contract requires the provision of 40 hours of aircraft tach time between September 30, 2026, and September 29, 2027, for use in various parachute operations. The contractor must supply one C-23B Sherpa, Skyvan, or a similar capacity aircraft along with qualified aircrew certified by the U.S. Air Mobility Command to support Military Tandem Tethered Bundle, Military Free Fall, High Altitude Low Opening, High Altitude High Opening, Double Bag Static Line, and Static Line proficiency training. The operational locations include Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Merced and Elsinore in California, and DeLand, Florida, with coordination required 30 days prior to the aircraft’s use. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 481219 and is issued by the Department of Defense’s W7NA Uspfo Activity located in Louisville, Kentucky. Interested parties must respond by June 26, 2026. The contract emphasizes the need for military and civilian aircraft capable of supporting specialized parachute training, ensuring adherence to strict certification and licensing requirements for the aircrew, and providing flexibility across multiple geographic locations as indicated. The point of contact for this acquisition is Quetta Goldring, reachable via email or phone.