Summary
Indiana University is soliciting proposals for a Strategic Commercial and Charter Air Partner to provide commercial passenger air services and charter flights for students, faculty, staff, athletic teams, and executive leadership. The university expects a five-year agreement that includes competitive airfare pricing, flexible fare rules, dedicated account management, charter capability for athletics and executive travel, and a sponsorship/branding component; the university’s disclosed annual air-travel spend is roughly $20.6 million. The solicitation was released on 2026-06-26, with questions due 2026-07-09 and a close date of 2026-07-30; vendors should review the buyer’s Statement of Needs on the university procurement site for full requirements and submission instructions.