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Commercial Passenger Airlift Service (121/135)

Department of Defense · U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)

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From the noticeUSTRANSCOM is conducting market research to identify Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB)-approved commercial passenger airlift carriers (operating under FAA Part 121 or Part 135) capable of supporting recurring, turn-key passenger transportation operations. The anticipated scope of work requires the movement of passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and small-arms ammunition (Hazard Class 1.4S) across the following recurring Pacific routes: Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to Wake Island Airfield (PWAK): Up to 39 passengers | Two round trips per month (24 annually) Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to… Read more

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Contracting contact

Brenda Marshall
brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil618-817-9385

Key facts

Response due
Due in 6 daysNov 13, 2026, 4:00 PM CST · 5:00 PM EasternAdd deadline to calendar
Solicitation number
TRANSCOM27C001
Set-aside
No set-aside (open to all businesses)
NAICS
481111 · Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
Place of performance
Honolulu, HI

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USTRANSCOM is conducting market research to identify Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB)-approved commercial passenger airlift carriers (operating under FAA Part 121 or Part 135) capable of supporting recurring, turn-key passenger transportation operations. The anticipated scope of work requires the movement of passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and small-arms ammunition (Hazard Class 1.4S) across the following recurring Pacific routes: Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to Wake Island Airfield (PWAK): Up to 39 passengers | Two round trips per month (24 annually) Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to…

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Notice details

Posted
Nov 1, 2026
Notice type
Sources Sought
Office
USTRANSCOM-AQ, Scott AFB, IL
Product/service code
V121 · Transportation/Travel/Relocation – Transportation: Air Charter
Business type
Transportation, logistics & vehicles (FedReady's grouping, from NAICS 481111)
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USTRANSCOM is conducting market research to identify Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB)-approved commercial passenger airlift carriers (operating under FAA Part 121 or Part 135) capable of supporting recurring, turn-key passenger transportation operations. The anticipated scope of work requires the movement of passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and small-arms ammunition (Hazard Class 1.4S) across the following recurring Pacific routes: Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to Wake Island Airfield (PWAK): Up to 39 passengers | Two round trips per month (24 annually) Honolulu, HI (PHNL) to Kwajalein Atoll (PKWA): Up to 12 passengers | Two round trips per month (24 annually) Optional Combined Routing (PHNL-PWAK-PKWA-PHNL): Evaluated for operational and fuel efficiency. Interested vendors should download the attached RFI document (TRANSCOM27C001) for full technical details, pricing matrices, and submission instructions. Submission Page Limit: Responses shall not exceed 12 pages total (excluding cover page/transmittal letters). Questions Deadline: All questions must be submitted via email to the POC below no later than 16:00 Central Time (CT) on November 9, 2026. Responses Due: Completed RFI response packages must be submitted via email to the POC below no later than 16:00 Central Time (CT) on November 13, 2026.

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