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DEFENSE POW/MIA ACCOUNTING AGENCY (DPAA) Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement

Solicitation: TRANSCOM26C003
Notice ID: 9e81e2c7fe9e43f79efb988083f48c97
TypeSources SoughtNAICS 481211PSCV221Set-AsideNONEDepartmentDepartment of DefenseAgencyDepartment of TransportationPostedFeb 23, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDueMar 18, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCCloses in 23 days

Sources Sought from US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: Papua New Guinea. Response deadline: Mar 18, 2026. Industry: NAICS 481211 • PSC V221.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 481211 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 48.

12-month awarded value
$103,070,724
Sector total $1,173,350,178 • Share 8.8%
Live
Median
$22,296,480
P10–P90
$5,912,500$48,067,323
Volatility
Volatile189%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
8.8%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($103,070,724)
Deal sizing
$22,296,480 median
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Live POP
Place of performance
Papua New Guinea
Contracting office
Scott Afb, IL • 62225-5357 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Brenda Marshall
Email
brenda.l.marshall10.civ@mail.mil
Phone
6188179385
Name
Nicole Blanson
Email
nicole.i.blanson.civ@mail.mil
Phone
6188179600

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)
Subagency
USTRANSCOM-AQ
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Scott Afb, IL
62225-5357 USA

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Description

The scope of this contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, supplies, equipment, transportation, supervision, and associated costs necessary to deliver aviation support services for DPAA missions in Papua New Guinea. These services include personnel and cargo transport, emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), and mission planning support. 

See attached RFI and PWS for specifics. 

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