CENTAM GUARDIAN 25 BUS SERVICES
ID: W912QM-25-Q-0007Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0410 AQ HQ CONTRACTAPO, AA, 34042-5720, USA

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (485510)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/b12640b26d0943778e6107c0d4affe2f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting bids for bus transportation services during Exercise Centam Guardian 25 (ExCG 25) in Guatemala, scheduled from May 6 to May 30, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive transportation solutions, including the provision of buses and drivers to transport military personnel and baggage between Aurora International Airport and Mariscal Zavala Army Base, while adhering to strict safety and operational standards. This contract is crucial for facilitating military operations in Central America, ensuring readiness and effective logistics management. Interested parties must submit their bids by March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM local time, and can contact CPT Christopher Lucero at christopher.j.lucero7.mil@army.mil or Yesica M. Valladares at yesica.m.valladares.ln@mail.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    CPT Christopher Lucero
    011504271351236845219
    christopher.j.lucero7.mil@army.mil
    Yesica M. Valladares
    504271351236845220
    504271351236844497
    yesica.m.valladares.ln@mail.mil
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    FINAL Solicitation W912QM-25-0007 CG 25 BUS SERVICES.pdf
    The document outlines a government solicitation (W912QM25Q0007) for transportation services at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, scheduled for delivery between May 6 and May 30, 2025. The government seeks bids from qualified service providers to supply buses with drivers for transporting personnel to and from Aurora International Airport and the military base. The contract includes a fixed-price arrangement for multiple job orders and estimates the cost of Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance. The key elements of the solicitation involve instructions to offerors, criteria for evaluation, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), ensuring the contracting process adheres to legal and operational standards. This request emphasizes small business participation, with various set-asides designated for categories including service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and HUBZone small businesses. The deadline for submitting bids is March 7, 2025, by 12:00 PM local time, indicating a highly structured procurement process aimed at maximizing participation from various business sectors while maintaining cost-effectiveness and compliance. The bid's evaluation will focus on technical capabilities, pricing, and past performance, ensuring the contract awarded provides the best value to the government.
    PWS Bus Transport Services_ExCG 25 Final.docx
    The United States Army South (USARSOUTH) has issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a non-personal services contract to provide bus transportation services during Exercise Centam Guardian 25 (ExCG 25) in Guatemala from May 6 to May 30, 2025. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of transportation, including personnel, equipment, and supplies, following government standards. Services include transporting troops and baggage between Aurora International Airport and Mariscal Zavala Army Base. Key performance requirements emphasize compliance with safety standards for vehicles, licensing and conduct of drivers, and the need for comprehensive insurance coverage. The contractor must ensure their drivers are available for at least 12 operational hours daily and respond to changes in transportation needs with short notice. The contract stipulates strict adherence to quality control measures, background checks for employees, and compliance with local and U.S. laws. Overall, this contract supports collaborative military operations within Central America, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining readiness and safety through effective logistics management. The detailed guidance provided in the PWS underscores the importance of having reliable transportation to facilitate military exercises and operations in the designated area of responsibility.
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