Solicitation for Blue Bird Spares Parts

The Army Contracting Command is issuing a Request for Information (RFI)/Market Research notice to identify potential vendors for manufacturing Blue Bird Spare Parts. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. The government is seeking information from qualified and capable vendors, including small businesses, on their interest, capabilities, and qualifications. The RFI lists numerous specific spare parts, including engine components, transmission parts, electrical components, various hoses, glass, radiators, filters, axles, brakes, and other vehicle parts. Interested firms must provide their company information, DUNS number, CAGE Code, business size, commercial availability summary, expertise in manufacturing, delivery capability, place and period of performance, and confirm the appropriateness of NAICS Code PCU3363. Responses, including product literature and relevant experience, should be submitted to Justine Broughton at justine.r.broughton.civ@army.mil by February 17th at 3:00 PM EST.

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W912CH-26-R-0004 extends the offer due date from May 29, 2026, to June 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. This federal government solicitation, issued by ACC-DTA, is for a Firm Fixed Price supply contract for Radar & Sensor equipment. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 of the SF 30 form and returning two signed copies, acknowledging on each submitted offer copy, or sending a separate letter or telegram. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the new deadline may result in the rejection of the offer.

This government file, Attachment 0001 to Solicitation W912CH-26-R-0004, is a comprehensive spare parts list for Blue Bird Bus (Model T3FE) commo, intended to support 21 buses under contract W56HZV-13-P-0405 (Lebanon case: LE-B-WBE). The document details a wide array of parts categorized by system, including exterior components, electrical parts, extensive engine and transmission components, HVAC, exhaust system, brakes, and suspension & tires/wheels. Each item is listed with a quantity, part description, and OEM part number, though no unit or total extended prices are provided. A key note specifies that quantities for RH or LH parts should be ordered in multiples of two. The file also includes a section for a 20 FT. ISO SHIPPING/STORAGE CONTAINER.

This government solicitation, W912CH-26-R-0004, is for a Firm Fixed Price Contract to procure Blue Bird spare parts for 55-passenger buses, designated as a total small business set-aside. The solicitation, issued by ACC-DTA, Detroit Arsenal, requires electronic proposal submissions via the PIEE Solicitation Module by May 29, 2026. Key requirements include compliance with unique item identification (IUID) standards for items costing $5,000 or more, specific packaging and marking for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) shipments to Lebanon via Eimskip, and electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with a delivery date of December 29, 2026. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business subcontracting limitations and responsible sourcing.