MCAGCC/MAGTFTC Air Ambulance MEDEVAC Services

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide 24/7/365 standby rotary-wing air ambulance (MEDEVAC) and non-medical air transportation services for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, California. The contractor must maintain a primary and a backup twin-engine helicopter, ensuring the crew is ready to launch within a strict 30-minute window from notification. Services are categorized into four levels: Level I (high acuity/critical care), Level II (moderate acuity/basic life support), Level III (low acuity), and Level IV (as-needed, non-medical missions such as range sweeps, search and assist, and tactical re-supply). The dedicated flight crew must consist of at least one pilot, one senior flight nurse, and one flight paramedic. All personnel must meet stringent credentials, including FAA commercial pilot currency, extensive clinical experience, active local ICEMA certifications, and training for night operations using night vision goggles (NVGs). The government will provide on-base temporary parking, a fuel truck staging area, and ground communications. The contractor is responsible for obtaining its own fuel, providing high-speed internet, and managing all maintenance off-station (except for minor, non-hazardous maintenance). Program management responsibilities include delivering a comprehensive Monthly Status Report (MSR) tracking financial status, operational schedules, performance metrics, and risk mitigation. All operations must strictly comply with FAA, CARB, and HIPAA regulations.

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Regional Contracting Office (RCO) MCI-West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, has issued a Sources Sought notice to conduct market research for 24/7/365 standby air ambulance and non-medical air transportation services. The required services will support the Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command (MAGTFTC) and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms, California, covering all ranges, training areas, and Camp Wilson. The selected contractor must provide a standby rotary-wing air asset and a certified flight crew capable of launching medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and Category IV non-medical transport missions within a 30-minute window. All operations and aircraft must comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and hold Air Mobility Command Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) certification. This market research will help determine the acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-asides under NAICS code 621910 (Ambulance Services), which has a $22.5 million size standard. Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement detailing their company profile, relevant CARB-certified aeromedevac experience within the last three years, and any subcontracting plans. Submissions must be emailed in Word or PDF format to corey.slivnik@usmc.mil, changkyu.suh@usmc.mil, and maria.caceres@usmc.mil. The deadline for responses is August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal.