V121--USVI Patients Charter Flights

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 8, has awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement to M&N Aviation, Inc. for charter flight services to transport eligible veterans and their medical companions between the U.S. Virgin Islands and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico. The BPA, numbered 36C24826A0014, covers two line items: roundtrip flights from St. Thomas (STT) to San Juan (SJU) with annual volumes of 96 to 100 flights, and flights from St. Croix (STX) to San Juan (SJU) with annual volumes of 45 to 96 flights. The agreement is effective from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031, with a total ordering ceiling of $2,000,000.00. This procurement was conducted as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 using NAICS code 481211 for air transportation services. The award followed a best-value trade-off evaluation process that prioritized technical capability, past performance, and price, with no award made on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis. The contract includes clauses mandating compliance with restrictions on Kaspersky, ByteDance, and covered telecommunications equipment, requirements for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and obligations under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act. Performance is governed by a Performance Work Statement requiring twice-weekly service with a maximum of nine passengers per flight, adhering to federal aviation regulations including 14 CFR Parts 119, 121, and 135. Inspection and acceptance are the Government’s responsibility, with payment processed exclusively through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. The Contracting Officer, Wilfredo Perez, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is responsible for administration, with Lisandra Nieves serving as the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Contractors must maintain a valid Unique Entity Identifier in SAM.gov, comply with subcontracting limitations under VAAR 852.219-75, and certify that no more than 75% of the contract value will be paid to non-SDVOSB or non-VOSB subcontractors. Reporting obligations include submission of executive compensation data, service contract disclosures, and immediate disclosure of any use of forced labor goods from Iran or prohibited