Charter Bus Services for U.S. Coast Guard with Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM)
ID: 70Z02325QFFCT0023Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDDOL-9NORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (485510)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: MOTOR PASSENGER (V212)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dafbc5ed95754ee5a56176325ae5edc5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM), is seeking qualified contractors to provide charter bus services for personnel transportation. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure safe, reliable, and comfortable transportation between U.S. Coast Guard Training Centers in Cape May, NJ, and Yorktown, VA, as well as transfers to Richmond International Airport, accommodating 80-120 passengers per trip. This service is critical for maintaining operational readiness and supporting the movement of personnel, with a contract structured as a Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Requirements Contract for a base year and two optional years. Interested parties should contact Vicente Macho at vicente.m.macho@uscg.mil or Takira Floyd at takira.m.floyd@uscg.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    VICENTE MACHO
    vicente.m.macho@uscg.mil
    Takira Floyd
    takira.m.floyd@uscg.mil
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    SOW for Charter Bus Services with United States Coast Guard at FORCECOM.pdf
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for charter bus services to be provided for the U.S. Coast Guard's Force Readiness Command. This contract aims to ensure safe, reliable, and comfortable transportation of personnel between U.S. Coast Guard Training Centers in Cape May, NJ, and Yorktown, VA, as well as transfers to Richmond International Airport. The contractor is responsible for maintaining well-equipped, clean buses, adhering to federal and state regulations, and employing qualified drivers. Specific service schedules include Sunday pickups from Cape May to Yorktown and Saturday transfers to the airport, with services estimated to accommodate 80-120 passengers per trip. The contractor must provide insurance, comply with safety standards, and undergo vehicle inspections. Furthermore, they must foster high-quality support that meets government expectations and maintain communication with designated government representatives. The contract is structured as a Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Requirements Contract for a base year and two optional years. The SOW emphasizes the importance of professionalism, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the service period, with clear consequences for failures in service provision.
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    Charter Bus Services for U.S. Coast Guard with Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM)
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