The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Arctic Pioneering Air Charter Services for the Arctic Exercise (ARCEX) 2025, scheduled from February 21-26, 2025. The contract requires specialized aircraft capable of conducting Pioneering Landings on sea-ice, with operational capabilities including a minimum endurance of five hours, a payload capacity of at least 2,000 lbs, and the ability to operate without groomed runways. This service is critical for supporting Navy operations in the Arctic region, where aircraft will transport personnel and equipment to selected ice floes approximately 100 to 225 nautical miles from Deadhorse Airport in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 31, 2025, and can contact Matthew R. Bowen at matthew.bowen@ustranscom.mil or 618-578-4067 for further information.