Minot AFB Charter Bus
ID: F3CTSG5044AW01Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4528 5 CONSMINOT AFB, ND, 58705, USA

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Charter Bus Industry (485510)

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

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide charter bus services for transportation from Minot Air Force Base (AFB) in North Dakota to Camp Ripley in Minnesota. The contractor will be responsible for transporting 200 Airmen along with 500 personal bags, which includes providing qualified drivers, fuel, maintenance, and covering incidental costs such as hotel accommodations for drivers. This service is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of personnel and their belongings for military operations. Interested small businesses are encouraged to reach out to TSgt Alex Lloyd at alex.lloyd.1@us.af.mil or 701-723-2139, or SSgt Jade Amador at jade.amador.1@us.af.mil or 701-723-3260 for further details regarding the procurement process.

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