Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) Rotary 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, specifically the Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify contractors capable of providing Rotary Wing Airlift Support. This RFI seeks to gather information on how interested contractors can provide aircraft lift support for the Special Warfare Air Force Sustainment Center's (AFSC) Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) schoolhouses, ensuring Pararescue Jumpers (PJ), Combat Controller Specialists (CCT), Combat Rescue Officers (CRO), and Special Tactics Officers (STO) candidates receive required air support. Responses are due by March 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The required services include aircraft lift support for various training operations, both day and night, land and water. This encompasses: Static Line (SL), Military Free Fall (MFF), Helocast, Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES) / Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (SPIES), Overwater Operations, Hoist Operations, Medevac Training, Mission Planning, and real-world support for medical emergencies during training. The contractor must provide fully configured aircraft, fuel, personnel, equipment, tools, and maintenance. The Draft PWS specifies a minimum 95% operational availability rate, AMC CARB certification, and specific equipment for training scenarios (e.g., hoists, FRIES bars, NVGs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Purpose: Information and planning only; does not constitute an RFP or commitment to contract.
- Set-Aside: Not determined; the Government will assess small business set-aside potential based on RFI responses.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published: March 23, 2026
Key Information Requested
Respondents are asked to provide company details (CAGE, UEI, POC, NAICS 611512 status, business size), confirm capability to meet PWS requirements, detail applicable experience, describe aircraft maintenance and support approaches, outline transition plans, identify risks, suggest alternative NAICS codes, provide GSA schedule information (if applicable), propose innovative solutions, list aircraft fleet and certifications, describe personnel qualifications for military-specific operations, explain logistics for geographically dispersed operations (North Carolina, Florida, Arizona), and detail plans for maintenance and surge/scalability.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Industry discussions may occur. Questions must be submitted in writing to Kevin Harris at kevin.harris.58@us.af.mil by March 31, 2026.