V -- Sole Source Notice -AFGHAN STOL

US Transportation Command at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, plans to award a seven-month contract modification to Presidential Airways, Inc., operating as Blackwater Aviation, located in Melbourne, Florida. This modification is under contract FA4428-04-D-0036 and involves the provision of unpressurized and pressurized aircraft in accordance with the contractor's FAR 135 Certificate. The aircraft will support short take-off and landing operations for passenger and cargo transport within the CENTCOM area of responsibility, specifically Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. This award is a sole source action authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), meaning no competitive solicitation will be issued. The service provided will involve the use of aircraft capable of meeting rigorous mission requirements in challenging operational environments. The contract falls under NAICS code 481211, which pertains to scheduled air transportation. While this notice serves solely for informational purposes, questions regarding the contract can be directed to the designated Contract Specialists and Contracting Officers at US Transportation Command, with contact details provided for Elaine Hayes and Mary Green. The contract supports Department of Defense aviation needs in critical regions, facilitating both passenger movement and cargo transport to support ongoing operations in the CENTCOM theater.