This Performance Work Statement outlines bus driver services for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in Okinawa, Japan. The contract requires safe and efficient student transportation, including daily commutes, curricular activities, co-curricular events, and Far East Events. Key responsibilities include strict adherence to schedules, thorough end-of-run checks for passengers and lost items, and clear communication with DoDEA officials. The contractor must provide all personnel and equipment, ensure drivers are certified, and comply with all DoDEA and Host Nation requirements. Emphasizing safety, the PWS details rigorous vehicle inspections, accident/incident reporting, and comprehensive background checks for all personnel, including specific disqualifying offenses. The government will provide shared facilities and is subject to changes in force protection conditions.

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) requires an On-Board Video Surveillance System (OBVSS) for school buses in Okinawa, Japan. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the need for a digital system with live video, audio, and GPS tracking, ensuring 100% coverage, 1080p resolution with night vision, real-time data transmission, and secure cloud storage. The system must include terabyte-scale backup hard drives and automated data transfer to DoDEA wireless access points. The contractor is responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair, with an emphasis on innovative solutions that exceed baseline requirements. Performance metrics include 98% system uptime and data transfer success, with biannual preventive maintenance and prompt repair responses. Contractor personnel must pass background checks and be responsible for any damage to government property. The fleet consists of 86 vehicles requiring OBVSS systems.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing bus safety aides and attendants for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools in Okinawa, Japan. The contract aims to ensure safe transportation for special needs students, Sure Start students, and pre-kindergarten through second-grade students. Key responsibilities include assisting students with boarding and disembarking, ensuring proper drop-offs, and reporting misconduct. The contractor must provide all personnel, supplies, and equipment, adhering to DoDEA and Host Nation requirements. Personnel must be over 18, English-speaking, and undergo extensive background checks, including FBI fingerprinting and state criminal history checks, with disqualification for specific offenses. Training requirements include Anti-Terrorism, CPR, First Aid, and EpiPen use. The PWS also details program management, accident/incident reporting, and quality control measures to ensure compliance and safety.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contractor-provided student transportation services for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific South District in Okinawa, Japan. The contractor must furnish all necessary personnel, vehicles, equipment, supervision, and services to safely and reliably transport students for daily commutes, curricular trips, career practicums, co-curricular trips, and specialized education (SPED) and modified services. Key aspects include rigorous personnel training and certification, comprehensive background checks for all staff, and strict conduct standards. The contract mandates an Onboard Video Surveillance System (OBVSS) on all vehicles, adhering to specific technical and retention standards. Vehicle maintenance, safety, and operational standards are also detailed, along with robust emergency and contingency service capabilities. The government will monitor performance through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with specified deliverables and reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and student safety.

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified companies to provide bus driver services, on-board video surveillance system (OBVSS) maintenance, and safety aides and attendants for DoDEA schools in Okinawa, Japan. The RFI also explores the possibility of a single "Student Transportation Total Service" contract instead of individual contracts for each service. The anticipated period of performance for these services is August 1, 2026. DoDEA is seeking statements of interest, capability statements, feedback on combining services, and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates. Submissions are due by October 30, 2025, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for any resultant contract.

This RFI outlines estimated costs for bus driver services, on-board video surveillance system (OBVSS) services, and safety aide/attendant services for DoDEA Pacific South Okinawa, Japan. The document details projected costs for a base year (8/1/2026 - 7/31/2027) and four option years, plus a FAR 52.217-8 period (8/1/2031 - 1/31/2032). While bus driver and safety aide/attendant services show zero projected costs, the OBVSS services are estimated at $5,000 annually, totaling $30,000 over the entire period. The RFI requests completion of highlighted cells for estimated unit prices and total costs across various service lines for each period.