AIR AMBULANCE PATIENT TRANSPORTATON SERVICES

USTRANSCOM has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Air Ambulance Services, seeking to establish a multiple-award contract or blanket purchase agreement by 2027. This RFI aims to gather market research for decentralized, short-notice aerial patient transport services for DOD-eligible patients, both OCONUS to CONUS and within CONUS. Key requirements include contractor-furnished aircraft, trained medical personnel, and rapid departure capabilities (within two hours). The RFI emphasizes that this is solely for informational purposes, not a Request for Proposal. USTRANSCOM is seeking information on company capabilities, business size (with consideration for small business set-asides), aircraft types, fuel burn rates, ownership/lease details, operational bases, industry challenges, commercial availability, contract types, pricing structures, and accreditations like CAMTS and NAAMTA. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, and will be used to inform acquisition strategy and decision-making.

This government solicitation outlines requirements for air ambulance patient transportation services, focusing on intertheater and domestic movements for Department of War (DoW) eligible patients. Contractors must provide aircraft configured to air ambulance standards, personnel, equipment, and comply with strict operational and safety regulations, including FAA and DoT rules. Key requirements include maintaining a 95% departure reliability rate, adhering to specific ordering and invoicing procedures, and possessing accreditations like CAMTS or NAAMTA. The document also details cybersecurity incident reporting, controlled unclassified information (CUI) protection, and aircrew/aircraft standards under 14 CFR Part 135, ensuring the highest safety levels for DoW missions.