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DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement

Closed — responses were due 2 Nov 2026 · No Set aside used · US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), DoD · NAICS 481211 · Solicitation HTC71126RE147

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Solicitation details

Solicitation numberHTC71126RE147
Notice ID14ff5515f27e4086ad53552c18e89d14
AgencyDepartment of Defense (DoD)
Sub-agencyUS Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)
Contracting officeUSTRANSCOM-AQ
NAICS code481211 — Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
Product / service code (PSC)V221
Set-asideNo Set aside used
Notice typeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted26 October 2026
Response deadline02 November 2026 (closed)
CompetitionCompetitive

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Description

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking proposals for rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea on behalf of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). The requirement demands providing up to three (3) helicopters simultaneously to support up to three (3) remote recovery missions per year (ranging from 14 to 90 days each), including passenger/cargo transport, sling load operations, and 24/7 on-call MEDEVAC. Offerors are advised to thoroughly review the full solicitation package, paying close attention to the instructions and evaluation criteria outlined in the FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2 clauses along with the ten (10) attached documents. A virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be held via MS Teams on Monday, 27 July 2026, at 10:30 AM CST; meeting access details will be posted on SAM.gov prior to the event. Updates: 7/17/2026 Pre-Proposal Conference Agenda - See Uploaded Pre-Proposal Confernece Memo DPAA PDF for deadlines and information. 7/27/2026 Pre-Proposal PowerPoint Slides - Information Brief 8/4/2026 Updated Question and Answers #1, Updated PWS, Updated Attachment 4 with a new Attachment 4a Addendum (Subcontracting) 8/10/2026 Solicitation Amendment 1 - Requires Vendor Signature with RFP See DPAA Amend 1 Vendor Sign Document 10/5/2026 Solicitation Amendment 2 - Updated PWS (Helo Specific Details) Highlighted CMMC Requirement on Cover Sheet - Mandatory For Award and must be submitted with Proposals. Vender Sign Document: Critical Submission Requirements: Only new proposals submitted in response to this updated solicitation will be reviewed for award. To be considered for award, offerors must formally acknowledge receipt of BOTH Amendment 0001 and Amendment 0002 (pursuant to FAR 52.215-1). The closing date for all new proposal submissions is November 2, 2026, at 1600 (4:00 PM) EST. 10/9/2026: Update Notice and Amendment 3 will be forthcoming: Updating DFARS Clause 252.204-7021/7025 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements from CMMC Level 2 (Self) to CMMC Level 1 (Self) - Visit https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/Resources-Documentation/ for specific details on what must be completed for compliance of meeting this requirement. (Required for Award). 10/26/2026: Solicitation Amendment 3 changing CMMC language: A requirement for award. See Amendment for changes to include an updated Attachment 1 PWS and Attachment 4 Business Compliance Checklist.

Version history

SAM.gov has posted 10 notices under solicitation HTC71126RE147, oldest first.

Documents in the solicitation package

18 files are attached to this notice.

  • Atch 1- PWS Track Changes 20261026.docx
  • Atch 4 - Business Compliance Checklist OCT 26.docx
  • DPAA AMEND 3 VENDOR SIGN.pdf
  • DPAA AMEND 2 VENDOR SIGN.pdf
  • DPAA AMEND 1 VENDOR SIGN.pdf
  • HTC71126RE147 DPAA PNG QA1.pdf
  • Attachment 4a Addendum SubContract DPAA PNG.pdf
  • Information Brief DPAA PNG_26JUL.pptx
  • Pre-Proposal_Conference_Memo DPAA.pdf
  • Atch 9 - Offeror Information Sheet DPAA PNG.docx
  • Atch 8 - Basic Eligibility and Carrier Flag Status DPAA PNG.docx
  • Atch 7 - Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) DPAA PNG.docx
  • Atch 6 - Past Performance Worksheet DPAA PNG.docx
  • Atch 5 - Technical Capability Worksheet DPAA PNG.docx
  • Atch 3 - Aircraft Identification Sheet.docx
  • Atch 2 - Pricing Table DPAA PNG.xlsx
  • Atch 10 - DPAA PWS Foreign Subcontractor Report.xlsx
  • Solicitation - HTC71126RE147.pdf

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