Request for Information: Air Transportation Services – Ketchikan, Hyder, Alaska
ID: RFI_AirTransportation_KTN-WHD-25Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

POSTAL SERVICEPOSTAL SERVICESUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19197, USA

NAICS

Air Transportation (481)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: AIR FREIGHT (V111)

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https://sam.gov/opp/eed4d29c5cdc40548757a5c5e0ca193c/view
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    The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking potential suppliers for air transportation services between Ketchikan and Hyder, Alaska, through a Request for Information (RFI). The USPS aims to gather information from suppliers who can meet specific requirements, including FAR 121 or FAR 135 certification, and the capability to transport up to 1,000 pounds of mail at least twice a week, excluding Sundays and holidays. This initiative is crucial for ensuring reliable mail delivery in remote areas of Alaska, with services expected to commence in the summer of 2025 and a contract duration of four to eight years. Interested suppliers must submit their company information, capabilities, fleet descriptions, and relevant certifications by March 14, 2025, and can contact Doug Brewer at Douglas.E.Brewer@usps.gov or 407-867-0561 for further inquiries.

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    Doug Brewer
    (407) 867-0561
    Douglas.E.Brewer@usps.gov
    Molly Kinghorn
    Molly.K.Kinghorn@usps.gov
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    RFI_AirTransportation_KTN-WHD-25.pdf
    The United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential suppliers for air transportation and related services between Ketchikan and Hyder, Alaska. The service is anticipated to commence in the summer of 2025, with a contract duration of four to eight years. The RFI aims to gather interest and information from suppliers capable of meeting specific requirements, including FAR 121 or FAR 135 certification, and handling mail in compliance with federal regulations. Suppliers must have aircraft capacity for transporting up to 1,000 pounds and provide services at least twice a week, excluding Sundays and holidays. The operational schedule includes regular flights and provisions for additional trips during peak seasons. Interested suppliers are instructed to submit company information, capabilities, fleet descriptions, and relevant certifications by March 14, 2025. The RFI is purely informational and does not guarantee contract awards, with the USPS reiterating its goals of efficient mail delivery in remote areas of Alaska. This document reflects the USPS's commitment to maintaining reliable transportation services amidst geographical challenges.
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