Military Sealift Command VERTREP Pacific Detachment A

This government solicitation, N3220526R0006, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, specifically for

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) issued a presolicitation synopsis for a full and open competition to establish an AB to Mate CIVMAR Training Program. The solicitation, N3220526R0006, is anticipated to be released on November 14, 2025, with responses due by December 15, 2025. The contract will be a single-award, Firm-Fixed-Price with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The contractor will provide a two-helicopter detachment (DET) for ship-based and/or shore-based Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) operations, including aircraft, support equipment, supplies, pilots, maintainers, and a support structure. The DET will operate 365 days a year, primarily assigned to Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships, T-AKE class, supporting SEVENTH and FIFTH Fleet requirements worldwide, with anticipated delivery in Guam. This is a synopsis notice only, not a request for proposal.

The Performance Work Statement for the VERTREP Detachment Pacific Detachment A outlines a five-year contract for ship-based commercial helicopter logistics and vertical replenishment services for the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The contractor must provide a two-helicopter detachment, support equipment, and personnel (minimum five pilots, three maintainers) to operate worldwide, 365 days a year. Key requirements include maintaining full mission capability, adhering to strict operational and safety standards (FAA, DoD, DoN), and managing maintenance and logistics, including a comprehensive Pack-Up Kit. The contract specifies detailed aircraft capabilities, mission conditions (e.g., lift capacity, SAR, MEDEVAC), and outlines payment structures (per diem, flight rates). An optional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capability is also detailed, with specific performance requirements for cargo delivery. The document emphasizes regulatory compliance, certifications (e.g., CARB), and defines conditions for contract suspension or termination.