Transportation Shuttle Services
ID: AMD-SSN-26-001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410)

PSC

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

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0f20c4437cbb4b18bddaed3308b83251/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from businesses capable of providing transportation shuttle services for its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. The procurement aims to establish a firm-fixed-price contract for labor and vehicles to transport NIST customers, associates, and visitors to and from local transportation hubs, including services for various programs and events. This opportunity is critical for ensuring reliable transportation services, with operations anticipated to commence on April 4, 2026, and a contract duration of one year, with options for four additional years and a potential six-month extension. Interested parties should submit their responses by December 22, 2025, and can contact Angela Hitt at angela.hitt@nist.gov or 303-497-7305 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela Hitt
    (303) 497-7305
    angela.hitt@nist.gov
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    DRAFT SOW.docx
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requires transportation shuttle services for its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. This firm-fixed-price contract mandates the provision of labor and vehicles for transporting NIST customers, associates, and visitors to and from local transportation hubs. Key personnel include CDL-licensed drivers with at least three years of experience and no recent traffic violations, who must pass background checks. Services include METRO and MARC shuttle runs, transportation for the SURF Program, NIST Center for Neutron Research Summer School, and the NIST Cybersecurity Risk Management Conference, as well as general and emergency transportation services. The contract covers the period from April 4, 2026, to April 3, 2027, with regular business hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor must maintain a fleet of specified vehicles, including handicap-accessible options, and ensure on-time service with immediate replacement in case of breakdowns.
    Trans Sources Sought.docx
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a Sources Sought Notice (AMD-SSN-26-001) to gather information from businesses capable of providing transportation shuttle services to its Gaithersburg, Maryland, campus. This notice, primarily for market research, aims to determine an acquisition strategy for scheduled and on-demand services, anticipated to begin April 4, 2026, with a base year, four option years, and a potential six-month extension. NIST is seeking input on the draft Statement of Work, suggested evaluation factors, commercial pricing, safety programs, regulatory compliance, company experience, and capability to provide transportation services. Responses are due by December 22, 2025, and should avoid proprietary information, focusing on company details, capabilities, and suggestions for the upcoming competitive acquisition.
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