Description
The Army’s Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Bragg seeks a qualified small business to provide full‑service flight support for static‑line and military free‑fall parachute operations. The contractor must supply a CASA‑212 (or equivalent) aircraft, FAA‑licensed pilots and mechanics, a continuous airworthiness maintenance program, and all related equipment and staffing to execute “blade‑hour” missions over a five‑year IDIQ period. The solicitation is set‑aside for small‑business categories and evaluates offers on a lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable basis.
• Provide aircraft, crew, maintenance, tools, and support for up to 30 flight‑hours per year (≈150 hours over five years).
• Must meet strict performance specifications: 1,400‑ft dirt runway capability, 6,000 lb cargo capacity, 20‑parachutist seating, altitude and oxygen requirements, and a 24‑hour repair/replacement turnaround.
• Contractor must hold FAA Part 135 (or Part 91 with USSOCOM approval), be listed on the DoD “Paratroop Commercial Operator” roster, and maintain minimum insurance coverage (≥ $10 M aviation liability).