Large Passenger Buses
ID: FA460025Q0028Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4600 55 CONS PKPOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (485510)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MOTOR FREIGHT (V112)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f7192aa4533a40359984faaf36815209/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide large passenger bus transportation services at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. The procurement aims to facilitate the movement of personnel during the Combat Readiness Inspection Exercise, requiring contractors to deliver services that accommodate up to 200 personnel on specific dates and ongoing shuttle services for shift changes. This opportunity is critical for ensuring operational readiness and effective personnel logistics within military installations. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by March 10, 2025, and are encouraged to direct any questions to Dean White at dean.white.1@us.af.mil or Joshua Connelly at joshua.connelly.1@us.af.mil, with all inquiries due by March 5, 2025.

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    2. STATEMENT OF NEED_pax transport.docx
    The 55th Wing requires contracted civilian bus services for personnel transport during the Combat Readiness Inspection Exercise at Offutt AFB, Camp Ashland, and Lincoln ARNG in Nebraska. Organic transportation resources are insufficient for the exercise's needs. The services must facilitate large-scale personnel movement with passenger cargo, available 24/7 for day and night shift changes. Key service timelines include moving up to 200 personnel on March 30 from Offutt AFB to Camp Ashland and ongoing shuttle services from March 31 to April 4 for shift changes of up to 80 personnel. Contractors must ensure that drivers can access military bases and maintain safe transportation speeds. The exercise culminates on April 4 with a mass return of personnel to Offutt AFB. The contracted services must align with these outlined requirements to effectively support the exercise, simulating deployment scenarios and host nation support.
    COMBO - Large Passenger Buses.pdf
    The document outlines a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA460025Q0028) for large passenger bus transportation services at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. It is a Request for Quote (RFQ) exclusively set aside for small businesses, classified under NAICS Code 485510. Interested firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The contractor is expected to deliver transportation services in accordance with the attached Statement of Need, which details operational requirements. Key deadlines include the submission of questions by March 5, 2025, with answers to be provided by March 7, 2025, and quotes due by March 10, 2025. Evaluation criteria for award will focus on price and technical capability, ensuring offers meet the outlined specifications. Moreover, offerors must submit a complete price quotation, demonstrate their capabilities in a six-page plan, and include filled clauses as per the solicitation requirements. The document also references various applicable laws and contracting clauses that govern the procurement process, ensuring compliance and outlining the formalities surrounding contract execution and performance. The emphasis on small business participation reflects government initiatives to support the small business sector in federal contracting.
    COMBO - Large Passenger Buses - Amendment 0001.pdf
    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA460025Q0028) for providing Large Passenger Bus Transportation services at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) in Nebraska. It is specifically designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 485510. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award. The solicitation outlines the requirements for submitting quotes, emphasizing the need for a detailed plan demonstrating technical capabilities to fulfill the Statement of Need (SON). Key submission components include a price quotation, a 6-page technical capability description, and completion of necessary clauses. All questions regarding the solicitation are due by March 5, 2025, with responses published by March 7, and quotes must be submitted by March 10, 2025. Award will be made based on evaluations of price and technical capability, with a binding contract resulting from the acceptance of an offer. The contractor must ensure compliance with various federal regulations and maintain a commitment to safety and environmental standards while executing the contract.
    Large Passenger Buses - Questions and Answers.docx
    This government document details transportation logistics related to the movement of personnel for the Nebraska Air National Guard from March 30 to April 4, focusing on the transportation of aircrew and support personnel between key locations. It provides a schedule and specific requirements for transporting up to 75 personnel, with discussions on the capacity and timing of bus services needed for shift changes and mass movements. The anticipated need includes two daily large shifts of 80 personnel each, with approximately 30 minutes allocated for personnel changeovers. Other elements include on-call transportation for smaller groups of up to 40 personnel, and confirmation that while four buses are not necessary, the total capacity to accommodate shifts is critical. The document emphasizes the importance of efficient logistical planning, including response times, transportation capacity, and security access requirements. The project highlights the imperative for timely and flexible transport solutions to facilitate operational readiness and personnel movement within key military installations.
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