DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation from Department of Defense.
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Notice details
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation number
- HTC71126RE147
- Product/service code
- V221
- Place of performance
- PNG
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Response deadline
- Nov 2, 2026
- Source
- SAM.gov
Description
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking proposals for rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea on behalf of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA). The requirement demands providing up to three (3) helicopters simultaneously to support up to three (3) remote recovery missions per year (ranging from 14 to 90 days each), including passenger/cargo transport, sling load operations, and 24/7 on-call MEDEVAC. Offerors are advised to thoroughly review the full solicitation package, paying close attention to the instructions and evaluation criteria outlined in the FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2 clauses along with the ten (10) attached documents. A virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be held via MS Teams on Monday, 27 July 2026, at 10:30 AM CST; meeting access details will be posted on SAM.gov prior to the event. Updates: 7/17/2026 Pre-Proposal Conference Agenda - See Uploaded Pre-Proposal Confernece Memo DPAA PDF for deadlines and information. 7/27/2026 Pre-Proposal PowerPoint Slides - Information Brief 8/4/2026 Updated Question and Answers #1, Updated PWS, Updated Attachment 4 with a new Attachment 4a Addendum (Subcontracting) 8/10/2026 Solicitation Amendment 1 - Requires Vendor Signature with RFP See DPAA Amend 1 Vendor Sign Document 10/5/2026 Solicitation Amendment 2 - Updated PWS (Helo Specific Details) Highlighted CMMC Requirement on Cover Sheet - Mandatory For Award and must be submitted with Proposals. Vender Sign Document
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Nov 2, 2026. That is 9 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation.
Which agency issued this notice?
Department of Defense.
Where is the official notice?
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