Open tender · United States · Public tender
DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement
Ustranscom-AQ in the United States is inviting bids for “DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement”. Bids close on 2 November 2026, 16:00 CST. Reference: HTC71126RE147. Who can bid: Active DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval at proposal submission for the offeror and any subcontractor with operational control; Valid CASA PNG Air Operator Certificate, or documented completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the AOC process with final AOC by January 1, 2027. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Helicopter support services in Papua New Guinea for DPAA missions, for operators with CARB approval and a CASA PNG AOC.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency requires rotary-wing aviation support in Papua New Guinea for up to three missions per year, each lasting 14 to 90 days. The contractor provides helicopters, crews, maintenance, fuel logistics, and emergency medical evacuation capability. The contract is a five-year ordering period with firm-fixed-price rates and reimbursable fuel.
Who can win it
- Active DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval at proposal submission for the offeror and any subcontractor with operational control
- Valid CASA PNG Air Operator Certificate, or documented completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the AOC process with final AOC by January 1, 2027
- Pilots must hold a commercial pilot license with flight instructor rating, 3000 PIC rotary-wing hours, and 500 hours in mountainous or jungle conditions
Key facts
- Procedure
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contract period
- Five-year ordering period with a base year and option years
- How bids are judged
- Compliance screening, then technical and past performance evaluation, then price
- Published
- 05 Oct 2026
- Reference
- HTC71126RE147
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