Request for Information: Air Transportation Services – Anchorage, Tyonek, Beluga, Alexander Creek, Alaska
ID: RFI_AirTransportation_ANC-25Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

POSTAL SERVICEPOSTAL SERVICESUPPLIES MATERIAL MGMTPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19197, USA

NAICS

Air Transportation (481)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4c8fc2428b334093b1d675bfddf23228/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking suppliers to provide air transportation services for routes connecting Anchorage, Tyonek, Beluga, and Alexander Creek in Alaska. The procurement aims to secure these services for a duration of 4 to 8 years, starting in Summer 2025, under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with a focus on fixed unit pricing. This initiative is crucial for ensuring efficient mail delivery in remote Alaskan regions, adhering to regulatory standards, and accommodating the transportation of hazardous materials. Interested suppliers must submit their capabilities, fleet details, and relevant certifications by March 14, 2025, and can contact Doug Brewer at Douglas.E.Brewer@usps.gov or 407-867-0561 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Doug Brewer
    (407) 867-0561
    Douglas.E.Brewer@usps.gov
    Molly Kinghorn
    Molly.K.Kinghorn@usps.gov
    Files
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    RFI_AirTransportation_ANC-25.pdf
    The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit interest from suppliers for air transportation services in Alaska, specifically for routes connecting Anchorage, Tyonek, Beluga, and Alexander Creek. The USPS aims to secure these services for a duration of 4 to 8 years, commencing in Summer 2025. The anticipated contract type is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, focusing on fixed unit pricing. Suppliers must meet various requirements, including FAR 121 or FAR 135 certification and the capacity to transport at least 700 pounds of mail per trip. They should be equipped to handle hazardous materials and ensure mail protection during transit. The service schedule stipulates daily operations, excluding Sundays and major holidays, with adjusted schedules during peak seasons. Interested suppliers must submit detailed information regarding their capabilities, fleet, and relevant certifications by March 14, 2025. The RFI serves purely for information-gathering purposes, and no contracts will be awarded based on this solicitation. The initiative highlights USPS's commitment to facilitating efficient mail delivery in remote Alaskan regions while complying with regulatory standards.
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