DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement

Updated Oct 27, 2026

Solicitation from the US Transportation Command (ustranscom), for work in Papua New Guinea. Due Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6), 6 days left.

Bid documents (18)

• Atch 10 - DPAA Performance Work Statement Foreign Subcontractor Report 83 KB
• Atch 2 - Pricing Table DPAA PNG 20 KB
• Atch 3 - Aircraft Identification Sheet 35 KB
• Atch 5 - Technical Capability Worksheet DPAA PNG 38 KB
• Atch 6 - Past Performance Worksheet DPAA PNG 35 KB
• Atch 7 - Past Performance Questionnaire DPAA PNG 40 KB
• Atch 8 - Basic Eligibility and Carrier Flag Status DPAA PNG 33 KB
• Atch 9 - Offeror Information Sheet DPAA PNG 32 KB
• Solicitation 2.3 MB
• Pre-Proposal Conference Memo DPAA 167 KB
• Information Brief DPAA PNG 26JUL 2.0 MB
• Attachment 4a Addendum SubContract DPAA PNG 107 KB
• DPAA PNG QA1 284 KB
• DPAA Amendment 1 VENDOR SIGN 3.1 MB
• DPAA Amendment 2 VENDOR SIGN 1.3 MB
• Atch 1- Performance Work Statement Track Changes 124 KB
• Atch 4 - Business Compliance Checklist OCT 26 39 KB
• DPAA Amendment 3 VENDOR SIGN 1.2 MB

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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: Critical Submission Requirements: Only new proposals submitted in response to this updated solicitation will be reviewed for award. To be considered for award, offerors must formally acknowledge receipt of BOTH Amendment 0001 and Amendment 0002 (pursuant to FAR 52.215-1). The closing date for all new proposal submissions is November 2, 2026, at 1600 (4:00 PM) EST.

10/9/2026: Update Notice and Amendment 3 will be forthcoming: Updating DFARS Clause 252.204-7021/7025 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements from CMMC Level 2 (Self) to CMMC Level 1 (Self) - Visit dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/Resourc... for specific details on what must be completed for compliance of meeting this requirement.

(Required for Award). 10/26/2026: Solicitation Amendment 3 changing CMMC language: A requirement for award. See Amendment for changes to include an updated Attachment 1 PWS and Attachment 4 Business Compliance Checklist.

Contracting contact

• Brenda Marshall · [email protected] · 618-817-9385
• Darrah Hill · [email protected] · (618) 817-4703

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 481211, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,500 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

Notice history

• Oct 5, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6)
• Oct 5, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6)
• Oct 5, 2026: Solicitation Due Nov 2, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6)
• Aug 10, 2026: Solicitation Due Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5)
• Aug 4, 2026: Solicitation Due Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5)
• Jul 27, 2026: Solicitation Due Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5)
• Jul 17, 2026: Solicitation Due Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5)
• Jul 14, 2026: Solicitation Due Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5)

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