Minot AFB Charter Bus Services
ID: FA4528-25-Q-TB01Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4528 5 CONSMINOT AFB, ND, 58705, USA

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (485510)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER MOTOR CHARTER (V222)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/51e2c6a4b3cc4f9b885e63fba8fe1c04/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the 5th Contracting Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, is soliciting proposals for charter bus services to transport 225 Airmen and their personal belongings from Minot AFB, North Dakota, to Camp Ripley, Minnesota, during a five-day training period from May 25 to May 30, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary transportation, qualified drivers, fuel, maintenance, and accommodations for drivers, ensuring safe and efficient travel for military personnel. This procurement is crucial for supporting official government activities and maintaining organized logistics during military operations. Interested small business vendors must submit proposals by February 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, and can direct inquiries to SSgt Timothy Bello at timothy.bello@us.af.mil or SSgt Jade Tyler at jade.tyler.2@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SSgt Timothy Bello
    (701) 723-6935
    timothy.bello@us.af.mil
    SSgt Jade Tyler
    (701) 723-3260
    jade.tyler.2@us.af.mil
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    791 Charter Bus Combo 3 Feb 25.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force's 5th Contracting Squadron has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA4528-25-Q-TB01) for a charter bus service required for transporting 225 Airmen and their personal bags from Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, to Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The contractor must supply all necessary transportation, qualified drivers, and cover incidental costs including fuel and accommodations for drivers. The service includes daily transportation during training at Camp Ripley and a return trip to Minot AFB after five overnight stays. This solicitation is exclusively set aside for small business concerns, aligned with the NAICS code 485510 and a size standard of $19.0 million. Offerors must submit any questions by February 7, 2025, with proposals due by February 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. The document outlines the purpose and requirements of the charter bus service along with instructions for potential contractors, reflecting adherence to federal procurement regulations and support for small businesses in government contracting.
    791 MSFS - SOW Charter Bus.docx
    The government document outlines a Statement of Work for charter bus services intended to support the transportation of 225 Airmen from Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, to Camp Ripley, Minnesota, over a five-day training period from May 25 to May 30, 2025. The contractor must provide transportation, qualified drivers, fuel, maintenance, and lodging for drivers. Buses are required to depart from Minot AFB by 8:00 AM on May 25 and return by 6:00 PM on May 30, following scheduled rest stops during transit. Additionally, transportation services are needed at Camp Ripley for daily movements to training sites during the training period. Drivers must pass security checks and be properly trained to ensure safe transportation of personnel. The requirement emphasizes timely coordination and adherence to a planned schedule for both departure and return trips, reflecting the importance of organized logistics in military operations.
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