Philippines Aeromedical Evacuation

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for aeromedical evacuation services.

• CARB Approval: The government will consider proposals with CARB-approved air carriers as subcontractors, provided documentation is submitted with the quotation. Current CARB approval is required at the time of quote/offer submission due to limited lead time for the award.

• Aircraft Platform: A fixed-wing platform is required.

• Prepositioning Location: Defined in PWS Para. 1.2.4.1.

• Medical Services: Medical services are not within the scope of the contract; the government will provide its own medical personnel for CASEVAC. Therefore, NAAMTA or CAMTS accreditations are not required.

• 24-Hour Coverage: True 24-hour coverage with N+1 launch capability is desired.

• OpSpec A024: The requirement for OpSpec A024 will be removed and the PWS amended.

• Supplies/Equipment: The government will supply its own medical supplies and equipment.

• Airport Operations: While some island airports are limited to daylight operations, the government may require nighttime landings for casualty evacuation missions.

• Additional Flight Hours: If more than the requested 12 flight hours are needed, the government will increase the quantity via modification, confirming a pro-rated price. Emergencies will be handled via Notice to Proceed and a pro-rated price confirmation.

• The requirement for current CARB approval at the time of submission is a key change impacting proposal preparation.

• OpSpec A024 requirement is being removed.

• Clarifications on flight hours and pricing will affect how bidders structure their quotes.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing standby fixed-wing aerial casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) services to support live fire training exercises for the Third Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR) and host nation personnel in the vicinity of the Luzon Strait Islands.

• Provide 24-hour, on-call aeromedical evacuation services using dedicated fixed-wing aircraft.

• Services are required from 15-30 June 2026.

• Medical services are NOT included; the government will provide medical personnel.

• The contract covers contract management and operational services.

• Contract Management: Includes personnel management, reporting, quality control, aircraft positioning, and insurance.

• Operational Services: Includes mission planning and fixed-wing airlift.

• Aircraft Requirements: Must be capable of transporting at least four patients (two litter, two ambulatory) and one medical attendant, with critical care equipment, from unimproved landing strips to Manila International Airport.

• Aircraft Specifications: Minimum 2,400-foot runway capability, 500 NM unrefueled range, IFR certified, minimum 6 passengers, minimum cargo weight of 2,000 lbs, and minimum cargo volume of 350 cu ft.

• Alert Response: Aircraft must be airborne within 60 minutes of the order to launch (CONDITION 4 / ALERT 60).

• Period of Performance (PoP): 15-30 June 2026.

• Base of Operations: Laoag International Airport.

• Potential Landing Locations: Itbayat Island, Manila International Airport (MNL), Calayan Island, Basco Island.

• Personnel: All personnel must speak English fluently. Designated Points of Contact (POCs) required, with 24-hour availability.

• Training & Certifications: Aircrew and maintenance personnel must be trained and qualified per applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and other relevant regulations. Specific certifications (e.g., FAA) are required.

• Security: Compliance with USINDOPACOM theater travel requirements, including threat briefs, AT Level I training, SERE training, and ISOPREP data entry.

• Insurance: Minimum insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage as defined in 14 CFR 205.5.

• Reporting: Daily logs, event reporting, accident/incident reporting, daily situation reports (SITREPs), and administrative reports are required.

• Force Protection: Employees must comply with antiterrorism Force Protection conditions (FPCONs).

Amendment / Modification

• The purpose of this amendment is to update the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to remove the requirement for Operational Specification A024 certification.

• The offer due date remains unchanged.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been modified.

• Attachment (1) is now the current PWS for solicitation M0031826QG003 as of 20 March 2026.

• The following attachments were added: E01a 01 PWS Standby AME 20 Mar 26.

• The following attachments were deleted: A01 PWS Standby AME.

• The offer due date has not changed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ M0031826QG003) is for standby aeromedical evacuation services to support the 3d Marine Littoral Regiment's live fire training exercise in the Philippine Area of Operations. The procurement utilizes simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12.

• Platform prepositioning: Positioning of aircraft, pilots, crew, and maintenance personnel at a requested staging area.

• Flight hours: Aeromedical evacuation flights in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Technical Capability Statement: Offerors must demonstrate experience in casualty/aeromedical evacuation, propose aircraft, a prepositioning plan, a project team, and provide evidence of current AMC CARB approval.

• Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) approval: Required for air carriers prior to contract award.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the contract is incrementally funded with an initial allotment of $0, with the intention to be fully funded at award.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to dylan.globerman@usmc.mil.

• Quote Due Date: April 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.

• Questions Due Date: March 20, 2026, 4:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the comparative evaluation of quotes considering:

  • Technical Capability (minimum specifications, experience, aircraft, prepositioning plan, project team, CARB approval)
  • Price (must be fair and reasonable)
  • Past Performance (utilizing SPRS and CAPRS)

• Award: The Government intends to make a single award and may award based on the initial quote without discussions.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Attachment (1) is the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for this solicitation.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for standby fixed-wing aerial casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) services to support live fire training exercises for the Third Marine Littoral Regiment (3d MLR) in the Luzon Strait Islands from June 15-30, 2026.

• Provide 24-hour on-call aeromedical evacuation services for 3d MLR and host nation personnel in the Republic of the Philippines.

• The contract specifically excludes medical services; the government will provide medical personnel.

• Services will be based out of Laoag International Airport, with potential operations at Itbayat Island, Manila International Airport (MNL), Calayan Island, and Basco Island.

• Aircraft must be available to fly missions 24/7.

• Fixed-wing aircraft must maintain CONDITION 4 / ALERT 60 and be airborne within 60 minutes of the order to launch.

• Aircraft must be capable of operating from remote locations with no facilities.

• Daily logs of all scheduled and completed missions must be maintained.

• Prompt notification of events, accidents, or incidents is required.

• Period of Performance (PoP): June 15-30, 2026.

• Primary base of operations: Laoag International Airport, Philippines.

• Personnel: Must speak English fluently. A primary Point of Contact (POC) must be designated with 24-hour contact information. Personnel require specific training, certifications (e.g., FAA, A024 Air Ambulance Operations, IFR operations), and must comply with USINDOPACOM theater travel requirements (including threat briefs, AT Level I, SERE training, and ISOPREP).

• Aircraft: Fixed-wing aircraft must be capable of taking off and landing on a 2,400-foot runway or less, operate on unimproved runway surfaces, have a minimum 500 nautical mile range, be IFR certified, and accommodate at least 6 passengers. Specific requirements include a rear or side-loading cargo door for patient loading, minimum cargo weight of 2,000 lbs, and minimum cargo volume of 350 cu ft. Aircraft must be equipped with TCAS, VHF, and UHF radio.

• Insurance: Contractor must procure and maintain aircraft, cargo, and passenger liability insurance commensurate with commercial standards and host nation statutory limits.

• Security: Contractor must provide limited security for its assets, personnel, and locations, maintaining 100% accountability.

• Reporting: Various reports are required, including daily logs, event reports, accident/incident reports, daily situation reports (SITREPs), and administrative reports.

• Quality Control: A Quality Control Plan must be developed and implemented within 15 days of contract award.

• Subcontractors: A report on first-tier foreign transportation service providers is required within 14 calendar days of contract award.