Point Mugu Passenger Air Transportation Services (PMPATS)
ID: HTC71125RE127Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)USTRANSCOM-AQSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: AIR PASSENGER (V211)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc1d16d64e99450e89633717b7f87065/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is preparing to issue a solicitation for passenger air transportation services between Point Mugu, California, and San Nicholas Island, California, as well as China Lake, California. The contract will facilitate military and government civilian passenger movement five days a week, with the potential for additional flights as needed, and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price contract primarily set aside for small businesses. The base period of performance is expected to commence on October 1, 2025, and run through September 30, 2026, with four optional extensions available until September 30, 2030. Interested parties can expect the Request for Proposal (RFP) to be available on SAM.gov around April 23, 2025, and should direct inquiries to MSgt Shawn Creedon at shawn.m.creedon.mil@mail.mil or Thomas M. Fee III at thomas.m.fee2.civ@mail.mil.

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2025.01.03 Synopsis template.pdf
Apr 1, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is preparing to issue a solicitation for passenger air travel services for military and government civilian transportation between Point Mugu, CA, and San Nicholas Island, CA, as well as China Lake, CA. This service will operate five days a week, with additional flights potentially arranged as needed. The contract being offered is a Firm-Fixed Price, primarily reserved for small businesses, emphasizing that all responsible small business proposals will be considered. The base contract period is scheduled to commence on October 1, 2025, lasting until September 30, 2026, with four optional extensions available through September 30, 2030. The acquisition will follow federal regulations for negotiation and commercial item procurement. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be available on SAM.gov around April 23, 2025, and no physical copies will be distributed. Interested parties can reach out to designated contracting specialists for further information. This pre-solicitation notice outlines the essential parameters of the upcoming RFP, highlighting the government's intent to facilitate essential transportation services while promoting small business involvement.
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