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Solicitation W50S8L26RA004, issued by the Kentucky Air National Guard, seeks a contractor to provide 30 operational flight hours of dedicated contract airlift support for the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron. This firm-fixed-price contract includes the provision of a civilian aircraft, fuel, maintenance, and FAA-certified commercial aircrew to support military parachute operations, including HALO, HAHO, SL, and MTTB. Performance will take place at civilian and commercial airfields across Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, California, and Florida. The period of performance is a single base year running from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business entities under NAICS 481219. To be eligible, contractors must hold a current FAA Part 135 Commercial Air Carrier certification or approved DoD commercial airlift authorization and maintain specific aviation hull and third-party liability insurance covering military parachuting operations. Award will be based on the lowest total evaluated price among responsible offerors who pass a technical evaluation of aircraft requirements, pilot qualifications, and security clearances. Invoicing and payment will be managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.