DoDEA Student Transportation Services for Ft. Novosel Military Community, Alabama
ID: HE1254-25-Q-NovoselType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA)DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITYALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA

NAICS

School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410)

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/cedd9fcd67fe470490ff32dc8d328505/view
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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for providing daily and special needs student transportation services at the Ft. Novosel Military Community in Alabama. The procurement requires vendors to supply management, drivers, vehicles, safety aids, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and DoDEA transportation regulations for students involved in school-related activities. This initiative is crucial for supporting the educational needs of military families and is categorized under NAICS code 485410, with a funding limit of $30 million specifically set for small businesses. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by January 13, 2025, and ensure active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future contracting opportunities. For further inquiries, contact John Myers at john.o.myers@dodea.edu or Batsaikhan Usukh at batsaikhan.usukh@dodea.edu.

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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is soliciting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for qualified sources to provide daily and special needs student transportation services at the Ft. Novosel Military Community in Alabama. Interested vendors are required to supply management, drivers, vehicles, safety aids, and compliance with federal, state, and DoDEA transportation regulations for students participating in various school-related activities. This RFI is not a formal proposal request and will not entail government spending on responding proposals. Interested businesses must submit capability statements, adhering to specific criteria, by January 13, 2025. The initiative is categorized under the NAICS code 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation) and includes a $30 million limit specifically set for small businesses. The anticipated service period starts on August 1, 2025, with multiple option periods. Businesses must have active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future contracting opportunities with DoDEA, highlighting the procedural requirements for participation in governmental contracting.
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