Bid guide
How to bid on Army emergency aeromedical evacuation services
What the Army is buying
The Department of the Army is seeking on-demand emergency aeromedical evacuation flights from Bucholz Army Airfield in Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, to a medical facility in Oahu, Hawaii.
The solicitation is for a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with five one-year ordering periods. The stated period of performance is September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2031.
Key date and deadline
The proposal deadline is November 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The latest amendment extended the deadline and changed the source selection strategy to a Past Performance Tradeoff.
Submit by the deadline and follow the instructions in the current solicitation and amendment. The provided information does not say what happens to late proposals.
Who this opportunity suits
This is a 100% small-business set-aside under NAICS 481211, with a stated size standard of 1,500 employees. It may suit a small business in the transportation category with relevant aeromedical evacuation capabilities and past performance.
How to access the solicitation
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents. Consult the attached solicitation, amendment, and Performance Work Statement for the full requirements and submission instructions.
Prepare a focused proposal
Use the latest amendment and updated Performance Work Statement, not earlier versions. The amendments revised the requirement, responses to industry questions, period of performance, and proposal deadline.
Because the Army changed the evaluation strategy to a Past Performance Tradeoff, clearly present relevant past performance and explain how it relates to the requested service. Follow the solicitation's instructions for organizing and submitting the proposal, and verify the deadline and required materials against the current amendment.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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