Aircraft and Helicopter Charter Services

Virginia Tech is seeking direct charter operators to provide on-demand fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter transportation for university business, with contracts for one year and four one-year renewal options.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


General
Open
71412702
Nov 20, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 02, 2026 09:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contact
acaldwell@vt.edu
+15402311269
Description

Virginia Tech seeks one or more direct charter operators to provide on-demand fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter services for official university travel within the continental United States. Services may include airport-to-airport trips, multi-segment and multi-day travel, helicopter transportation to locations not readily accessible by fixed-wing aircraft, aerial site visits, and emergency transportation. The contractor must provide the aircraft, fuel, pilots, crew travel expenses, and other costs needed for each charter; flights generally originate and terminate at Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport unless otherwise specified. Fixed-wing aircraft must meet stated turbine-engine, pressurization, equipment, passenger-capacity, and maintenance requirements. Helicopter operators and pilots must meet FAA Part 135 and other specified licensing, training, and safety requirements. Proposals must describe the service plan, aircraft and pilot qualifications, pricing and additional charges, operational locations, four recent educational or governmental references, safety record, and SWaM participation. The contract term is one year, with four one-year renewal options. Direct charter operators are required; approved subcontractors may be used for helicopter services with Virginia Tech's prior approval.

Classification Codes
NAICS481211Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
PSCV221Passenger Air Charter Service
Smart Codes
aircraft charter serviceshelicopter charter servicesair transportation services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 02, 2026 09:00 PM-Opportunity Open
Nov 09, 2026 07:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 20, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — Premises and Operations — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — Personal Injury and Advertising — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — Products and Completed Operations — $2,000,000.00
  • General Liability — Medical Payments — $5,000.00
  • General Liability — Sexual Abuse and Molestation — $50,000.00
  • General Liability — Rented Premises — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Aviation Aircraft Liability — $50,000,000.00
  • Aviation All-Risk Physical Damage
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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