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USSS Air Transport Around North

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PR16087378Federal

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The contract is for helicopter transport services to support a protective detail, ensuring an adequate number of seats are available for designated personnel during operations around North Iceland, specifically in Olafsfjordur within the Norðurland Eystra region. Services are required to meet the operational needs of the U.S. Embassy Reykjavik under the Department of State, with performance localized to that remote area where ground transportation may be impractical or insecure. The solicitation number is PR16087378, posted on August 3, 2026, and classified as a justification type with no set-aside provisions, indicating it is open to all eligible contractors without preference. The NAICS code 481219 identifies the service as other air transportation, underscoring the specialized nature of the aerial support required. The primary point of contact is the Reykjavik Contracting Officer, reachable via email and phone, with the overseeing office based in Washington, D.C., and all contractual correspondence managed through that central point.

General Info

Helicopter transport for U.S. Embassy personnel in North Iceland, Olafsfjordur, under PR16087378, no set-aside.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy Reykjavik

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Olafsfjordur, IS-6, ISL

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 3

Justification (J&A)

AwardedOct 14

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Reykjavik

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Reykjavik

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Contacts

Reykjavik Contracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Helicopter transport services providing a suitable number of seats for the required members of the protective detail.

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