How to respond to USTRANSCOM’s Commercial Passenger Airlift RFI

What USTRANSCOM is seeking

USTRANSCOM is conducting market research on CARB-approved commercial carriers operating under FAA Part 121 or Part 135 that can provide recurring passenger airlift in the Pacific.

The anticipated routes are Honolulu to Wake Island for up to 39 passengers and Honolulu to Kwajalein Atoll for up to 12 passengers, with two round trips per month on each route. A combined route through both destinations is also being considered. The described movement includes passengers, baggage, Government-furnished weapons, and small-arms ammunition classified as Hazard Class 1.4S.

Dates and response limits

Questions are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on November 9, 2026. Responses are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on November 13, 2026. The listing also gives a deadline of 5:00 PM Eastern Time on November 13; use the attached RFI document to confirm the submission instructions and applicable deadline.

Responses may not exceed 12 pages, excluding the cover page and transmittal letters. This is a request for information, so USTRANSCOM is gathering market research rather than requesting a proposal for an award.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFI is relevant to CARB-approved commercial passenger airlift carriers operating under FAA Part 121 or Part 135. It may suit carriers able to support recurring service on one or both Honolulu routes, or to assess the optional combined routing.

How to access the RFI and respond

On the portal, click “View the original posting” to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Download the attached RFI document, TRANSCOM27C001, for the technical details, pricing matrices, and submission instructions. The provided instructions say to send questions and completed response packages by email to the point of contact identified in the RFI document.

Prepare a focused response

Read the full RFI before drafting, then organize the response around the requested details and pricing matrices. Make clear which route or routes your company can support and address the optional combined routing if relevant.

Plan around the 12-page limit and check that the cover page and transmittal letters are handled as stated. Allow time to verify the email instructions, attachments, and delivery before the applicable deadline.