The U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) held a pre-proposal conference on December 1, 2025, for its Dedicated Passenger Air Charter Service (DPACS) solicitation (HTC71126RE119). The meeting provided an overview of the solicitation objectives, focusing on proposal format, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria as outlined in FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2. Attendees included representatives from U.S. Transportation Command and AFRICOM. Key topics covered proposal volumes (Business Compliance, Technical Capability, Past Performance Information, and Price), formatting guidelines, and compliance requirements such as SAM registration and air carrier status validation. The evaluation process emphasizes clear, concise, and substantiated details from offerors. Questions regarding the requirements are due by December 8, 2025.
This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Dedicated Passenger Air Charter Service (DPACS). USAFRICOM seeks a contractor to provide fixed-wing passenger air charter services, including a primary aircraft based in Stuttgart, Germany, and a surge aircraft capability. The contractor must manage all aspects of air transport, logistics, maintenance, and adhere to military regulations. Key requirements include stringent aircraft capabilities, a secure satellite communication system, and compliance with Department of War (DoW) and FAA regulations. The contract details payment calculations, scheduling, mission execution, maintenance, basing, and insurance. The Service Delivery Summary (SDS) outlines performance objectives and metrics for flight execution, substitute aircraft provision, communication system reliability, on-time departures, and passenger services. Government-furnished services and equipment are also specified, alongside general information regarding contract line items, reimbursable costs, operational readiness, and accident reporting. Critical emphasis is placed on maintaining high operational and schedule reliability, with penalties for non-compliance.
Attachment 10 of the HTC71126RE119 AFRICOM DPACS solicitation, titled "Basic Eligibility and Carrier Flag Status," requires offerors to provide crucial information regarding their operational and legal standing for a Department of War (DoW) contract. The document specifies that offerors must confirm if they will own and operate the aircraft, possess approval from the DoW Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) for the Commercial Air Transportation Quality and Safety Review Program, and declare their status as a US or Foreign Flag Carrier. Additionally, offerors must confirm if their aircraft and services are listed on their FAA-issued Operations Specification (OpSpecs) paragraph D085 or equivalent, providing a plan for FAA approval within 30 days of award if not. This attachment is essential for source selection, ensuring compliance and operational readiness for the proposed air transportation services.
The document, "HTC711-CRW-R-02 Attachment 4 - RW Price Table," outlines the pricing structure and instructions for offerors responding to a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for dedicated fixed-wing airlift services, likely for AFRICOM DPACS operations. It details the pricing table format, emphasizing that offerors should not alter the template, use US Dollars rounded to the nearest cent, and refrain from using formulas in specific fields. Key instructions include not changing government-set "Not to Exceed" amounts for fuel and other reimbursables, nor altering estimated quantities. The document specifies various CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for services such as Monthly Basing Rate (Primary and Surge), Flight Hour Rate, Fuel Reimbursable, and Other Reimbursables, and Mobilization/Demobilization (Surge). It defines the compensation structure for each CLIN, differentiating between fixed and variable costs. The pricing table covers a Base Period, four Option Periods, and a 6-month extension, with pre-filled reimbursable costs and subtotals for each period. The document is critical for offerors to accurately submit their pricing in compliance with the RFP requirements.
This document, "Attachment 3 Aircraft Identification Sheet" for the HTC71126RE119 AFRICOM DPACS contract, outlines the mandatory aircraft requirements for offerors providing Dedicated Passenger Air Charter Service (DPACS) to U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM). It specifies that only approved aircraft, either owned or controlled by the contractor, can be used. The document details a table for offerors to insert proposed aircraft information, including type, tail number, passenger seats, range, allowable cabin load, empty weight, maximum gross take-off weight, cruise speed, and fuel burn rate. Crucially, it requires offerors to confirm whether each proposed aircraft satisfies specific Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, such as having a pressurized cabin, internal passenger stairs, an auxiliary power unit, an emergency oxygen system, baggage tie-down/restraint system, 14 CFR Part 36 compliance (Stage 3 or 4), IFR-equipped for instrument meteorological conditions, ability to take-off/land on a 7,000 ft runway and up to 8,000 ft mean sea level, and a minimum capacity of 10 passengers with 3,000 lbs ACL and 4,250 NM range without refueling. The document also describes the process for adding, replacing, or deleting aircraft through DoD technical acceptability and Contracting Officer approval via contract modification.
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The AFRICOM DPACS Business Compliance Checklist Coversheet (Attachment 5) is a mandatory document for offerors submitting proposals for the HTC71126RE119 solicitation. This checklist ensures compliance with various federal acquisition regulations and requirements, including proper completion of solicitation and contract documentation (SF 1449, CAGE Code, SAM Registration, DD 254), accurate payment and remittance information, acknowledgment of solicitation amendments, and detailed company identification for prime and subcontractors (Attachment 9, UEI). Additionally, offerors must meet eligibility criteria (Attachment 10, Air Carrier Certification, DoD CARB Status), complete representations and certifications via SAM.gov or alternative submissions, and demonstrate cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 assessment and CMMC Level 2. Failure to complete all items may result in proposal rejection.
This document, Attachment 6 for RFP HTC71126RE119 AFRICOM DPACS, outlines the technical capabilities required from offerors for air transportation services. It is structured into three subfactors: Aircraft Compliance, Mobilization & Basing Plan, and Scheduling & Mission Execution. Under Aircraft Compliance, offerors must detail how their proposed aircraft meet PWS specifications, including adaptability for passenger, cargo, or mixed configurations, and the capabilities of their communication systems. The Mobilization & Basing Plan requires a comprehensive strategy for positioning the primary aircraft and crew by May 1, 2026, as well as plans for mobilizing substitute aircraft during maintenance and surge aircraft within 15 days of notification. Finally, the Scheduling & Mission Execution subfactor demands an approach to scheduling and executing missions under the 603d AOC's operational control, including a plan for acquiring necessary clearances for multi-country missions in Africa and Europe. The document emphasizes conciseness, adherence to text box limitations, and direct responses to PWS requirements, with additional space provided for expanded responses.
This document, Attachment 7 for AFRICOM DPACS (HTC71126RE119), is a Past Performance Worksheet for offerors responding to an RFP. It requires companies to list two to four past contracts, either currently active or completed within the last five years, that are similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the work outlined in the solicitation. Each contract entry requires detailed information, including the contract name, contracting activity/company, address, government contracting officer or commercial point of contact (with verified email and phone), contract type, annual/total contract value, period of performance, and a description of the work performed. Crucially, the references provided must be the same ones that will complete Attachment 8 (Past Performance Questionnaire), and all past performance information must be verifiable by a source other than the offeror to be considered valid.
The document, titled "Offeror Information Sheet" (Attachment 9) for the HTC71126RE119 AFRICOM DPACS project, is a form used in government contracting to gather essential information from companies bidding on a federal project. It is classified as Source Selection Information, indicating its sensitive nature in the procurement process. The form requires offerors to provide their official name and address, UEI (Unique Entity Identifier), and CAGE (Commercial and Government Entity) codes. It also asks for contact details (name, phone, email) of individuals authorized to negotiate and sign on behalf of the offeror. Additionally, the sheet collects similar identification information (name, address, UEI/CAGE code) for up to two principal subcontractors, with an option to mark "N/A" if not applicable. The document concludes with a space for the offeror representative's signature and the date signed, confirming the accuracy of the provided details. This form is crucial for evaluating potential contractors and their key partners in federal RFPs.
This government solicitation (HTC71126RE119) is for dedicated fixed-wing airlift services to support U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) missions. The Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines a base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending to April 30, 2031. The services include monthly basing for primary and surge aircraft, flight hours, and reimbursement for fuel and other expenses. The contract is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) under NAICS code 481211. The contracting activity is USTRANSCOM-AQ, located at Scott AFB, IL. All invoices and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, following specific document types and routing data. The inspection and acceptance location for all services is Panzer Kaserne Bldg 2935, Stuttgart Boeblingen, Germany, with Mark Radvanczy as the point of contact.
The U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) held a pre-proposal conference for its Dedicated Passenger Air Charter Service (DPACS) (Solicitation: HTC71126RE119). The conference provided an overview of the solicitation requirements, emphasizing compliance with FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation Criteria). Key requirements include submitting proposals in four volumes: Business Compliance, Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, be registered with SAM, meet NIST Assessment & CMMC Level 2, and possess valid air carrier status with CARB and FAA OpSpecs. Proposals will be evaluated on Business Compliance (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable across subfactors), Past Performance (Overall Confidence Rating), and Price (Fair & Reasonable, Not Unbalanced). The deadline for questions is December 8, 2025, and proposals are due by December 22, 2025.