Market Survey: Air Charter Services between Kenai and Middleton Island in Alaska.
ID: 697DCK-25-R-00053Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCSFORT WORTH, TX, 76177, USA

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Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (481211)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER AIR CHARTER (V221)

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https://sam.gov/opp/852dcc346deb4f48a090ba425f3a3267/view
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    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a market survey to identify capable sources for air charter services between Kenai and Middleton Island in Alaska. The objective is to gather information that will enhance the government's understanding of the current marketplace and assess the potential for competition, particularly for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SEDB/8(a)) and Small Businesses. This procurement is crucial for ensuring reliable transportation services in the region, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit their qualifications, including company details and business size status, by the specified deadline. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Angela Furukawa at angela.furukawa@faa.gov.

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