Notice of Intent to Sole Source: SWTW Fixed Wing Airlift Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (AFICC 338 ESS/PKAD) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Fixed Wing Airlift Support Services for the Special Warfare Training Wing. The Air Force intends to award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Win Aviation due to their unique capabilities. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), but interested parties may submit capability statements by June 5, 2026, at 1600 CST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Fixed Wing Airlift Support Services. The justification for sole-sourcing to Win Aviation is based on their unique capabilities, specifically:
- Ability to operate aircraft in sufficient numbers that meet specific requirements.
- Provision of a fixed-wing ramp aircraft with inward folding side doors, openable/closable in flight, with an over-the-ramp bundle capability of 900 lbs.
- Aircraft capable of flying at 18,000 feet MSL with a minimum of 18 installed seats, rigged for SL/MFF/CDS paradrop operations.
- Aircraft must transport 16 combat-equipped jumpers, two jumpmasters, and 100 lbs. of additional equipment per mission.
- Capability to deploy six water-equipped SL/MFF jumpers with a CDS bundle (up to 900 lbs) and two jumpmasters.
- Aircraft flexibility to transport parachutists and cargo weighing a minimum of 5,500 lbs. at +10 degrees Celsius for two hours non-stop during Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions.
- Win Aviation is listed on the AMC Paratroop Commercial Operator Part 91 listing, possessing five (5) Part 91 SD-3 Sherpa aircraft currently AMC Part 91 certified, meeting the requirement for a minimum of two certified aircraft with the ability to provide two replacements within 36 hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (IDIQ)
- Anticipated Ordering Period: February 6, 2027 – February 5, 2032
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: June 5, 2026, 1600 CST
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Product/Service Code: V119 (Other Cargo And Freight Services)
Justification & Submission
The Government's determination to sole source is based on Win Aviation being the only responsible source capable of meeting the unique aircraft and operational requirements. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals or quotations.
Interested parties who believe they can fulfill this requirement must submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide equivalent services. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is in the Government's best interest.
Contact Information
Submit capability statements electronically to Allison Gutierrez (allison.gutierrez.1@us.af.mil) and CC Kevin Harris (kevin.harris.58@us.af.mil). Contact with other Government personnel regarding this notice is not permitted. Capability statements received after the deadline will not be considered.