Jenner & Block Secures Rescission of Termination for Default for Air Ambulance Contractor

Jenner & Block successfully defended its client Jet Logistics Inc. against a termination for default issued by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), preserving the company's Air Ambulance Blanket Purchase Agreement and its ability to continue providing critical transportation services to severely ill and injured servicemembers.

USTRANSCOM issued the termination for default based on alleged staffing deficiencies on Jet Logistics' air ambulance flights. USTRANSCOM also issued a demand letter seeking certain reimbursements. Because a termination for default must be disclosed on the System for Award Management, they make receiving new awards difficult. The action posed an existential threat to Jet Logistics' business.

The Jenner team prepared a comprehensive opposition demonstrating that (a) the company performed effectively and in full compliance with the contract, (b) that USTRANSCOM applied evaluation criteria absent from the face of the contract, and (c) the supporting record reflected a misunderstanding of the contract's requirements. The team also filed a Contract Disputes Act claim for outstanding Prompt Payment Act interest and to overturn the termination for default.

USTRANSCOM rescinded the termination for default, reinstated Jet Logistics' Air Ambulance Blanket Purchase Agreement, rescinded its demand letter, and agreed to pay the company’s claim.

The team was led by Partner David Robbins, with valuable support from Partner Sati Harutyunyan and Associate Jennifer Eve Retener.

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Jenner & Block Secures Rescission of Termination for Default for Air Ambulance Contractor

Jenner & Block successfully defended its client Jet Logistics Inc. against a termination for default issued by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), preserving the company's Air Ambulance Blanket Purchase Agreement and its ability to continue providing critical transportation services to severely ill and injured servicemembers.

USTRANSCOM issued the termination for default based on alleged staffing deficiencies on Jet Logistics' air ambulance flights. USTRANSCOM also issued a demand letter seeking certain reimbursements. Because a termination for default must be disclosed on the System for Award Management, they make receiving new awards difficult. The action posed an existential threat to Jet Logistics' business.

The Jenner team prepared a comprehensive opposition demonstrating that (a) the company performed effectively and in full compliance with the contract, (b) that USTRANSCOM applied evaluation criteria absent from the face of the contract, and (c) the supporting record reflected a misunderstanding of the contract's requirements. The team also filed a Contract Disputes Act claim for outstanding Prompt Payment Act interest and to overturn the termination for default.

USTRANSCOM rescinded the termination for default, reinstated Jet Logistics' Air Ambulance Blanket Purchase Agreement, rescinded its demand letter, and agreed to pay the company’s claim.

The team was led by Partner David Robbins, with valuable support from Partner Sati Harutyunyan and Associate Jennifer Eve Retener.

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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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