DPAA Amendment 1 VENDOR SIGN

PERFORMANCE BASED WORK STATEMENT

HELICOPTER SUPPORT SERVICES IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA

FOR THE DEFENSE POW/MIA ACCOUNTING AGENCY (DPAA)

Revision 1 August 4, 2026

1. Description of Services.
1.1. Background. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) expects to conduct up to three (3) missions per year in Papua New Guinea to achieve the fullest possible accounting of Americans missing as a result of previous conflicts. Depending on case complexity, missions can vary in length between 14 to 90 days total and be located anywhere within Papua New Guinea. DPAA requires rotary-wing aviation support services to support these critical humanitarian efforts.
1.2. Scope. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, rotary-wing aircraft, equipment, supplies, supervision, and services necessary to support Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) missions in Papua New Guinea. Required services include mission planning, transportation of DPAA personnel and cargo to and from remote landing zones, and emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) capability. The Contractor shall also provide all operational and logistical support required to perform these services. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certifications, licenses, and approvals required to operate as a commercial air carrier in Papua New Guinea, and for complying with all applicable laws and regulations of Papua New Guinea and the United States. All services shall be performed in strict accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and with the requirements specified in each task order issued under this contract. The Contractor shall not receive or use any Government-furnished property or services. The Contractor is solely responsible for providing all resources necessary to fulfill the requirements of this contract.
1.3. Specific Tasks. The following task areas are required under this contract: 1.3.1. Task Area 1: Mission Preparation and Planning - The Contractor shall provide technical assistance to DPAA mission planners to support the development of the Mission Aviation Lift Support Plan. The Contractor shall ensure the plan serves as the operational blueprint for the physical execution of flights in remote areas, distinct from communications protocols. Furthermore, the Contractor shall ensure the plan supports accurate task order generation and addresses budget, on-ground mission, resupply, and MEDEVAC planning requirements.
1.3.1.1. A complete and accurate Mission Aviation Lift Support Plan shall be delivered within