Trans-Africa Airlift Services Contract North and West Africa - Fixed Wing
ID: 23-19Type: Justification
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUS TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)USTRANSCOM-AQSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR FREIGHT (V111)

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https://sam.gov/opp/532facee1f26434f8f4fb4b80cec5865/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), is seeking to modify an existing contract for Trans-Africa Airlift Services, specifically for fixed-wing transportation in North and West Africa. This modification will exercise the option to extend services under task order HTC71117FR012, awarded to Berry Aviation, Inc., in accordance with FAR 16.505. The services are critical for ensuring efficient air freight transportation and relocation operations in the region. Interested parties can reach out to Tyler Gilmore at tyler.r.gilmore2.civ@mail.mil or Thomas M. Fee at thomas.m.fee2.civ@mail.mil for further information, with the period of performance set from February 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023.

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    Tyler Gilmore
    tyler.r.gilmore2.civ@mail.mil
    Thomas M. Fee
    thomas.m.fee2.civ@mail.mil
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    JA 23-19 HTC71117FR012 FINAL_Redacted.pdf
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    Trans-Africa Airlift Services Contract North and West Africa - Fixed Wing
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