About this opportunity
AI summaryUnited States Transportation Command seeks information from CARB-approved commercial passenger airlift carriers to provide turnkey air transportation services. The required scope includes recurring transport of passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and small-arms ammunition between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, Wake Island Airfield, and Bucholz Army Airfield on Kwajalein Atoll. Eligibility is open to onshore United States organizations, encompassing both large and small business concerns across all socioeconomic categories under the 1,500-employee standard. Interested vendors must submit their responses by email to the designated points of contact by 16:00 CT on November 13, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by 16:00 CT on November 9, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- United States Transportation Command
- Solicitation No.
- TRANSCOM27C001
Scope of work
- Turnkey commercial passenger air transportation services (121/135)
- Aircraft and backup-aircraft capability
- Flight and cabin crews
- Aircraft maintenance and dispatch
- Operational support and aircraft positioning
- Transportation of passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and small-arms ammunition (Hazard Class 1.4S)
- PHNL-PWAK-PHNL recurring flights (up to 39 passengers, 2 round trips per month)
- PHNL-PKWA-PHNL recurring flights (up to 12 passengers, 2 round trips per month)
Minimum qualifications
- CARB-approved commercial passenger airlift carrier status
- FAA Operating Authority under Part 121 or Part 135
- ETOPS or Extended Overwater Rating capability
- Ability to carry passengers, baggage, weapons, and Hazard Class 1.4S ammunition simultaneously on the same aircraft
Documents to include with your response
- Company profile including CAGE Code and UEI
- Company, CARB, and Tail Availability Profile
- Operating, Basing, and ROM Pricing Matrix
- Aircraft Fuel Consumption and Efficiency data
- Commercial In-Flight Services & Austere Ground Servicing strategy
- Concept of Operations & Efficiency Narrative (500 words or less)
- List of existing contract vehicles available for use
Key dates
- RFI Released
- 01 November 2026
- Deadline for Questions
- 16:00 (CT) on 09 November 2026
- Responses Due
- 16:00 (CT) on 13 November 2026
- Anticipated Award Timeline
- TBD and not guaranteed
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email to the RFI POC; detailed response limited to no more than 12 pages (title pages and cover letter excluded); physical paper copies not accepted.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu, HI (PHNL); Wake Island Airfield (PWAK); Bucholz Army Airfield, Kwajalein Atoll (PKWA)