48 LRS - Ground Transportation Bus

This document outlines the salient characteristics and procurement requirements for one commercial 25-29 passenger bus for the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS). The vehicle will support daily installation operations, readiness exercises, and strategic movements. To ensure safe and legal operations on UK roads, the vehicle must feature a right-hand drive (RHD) configuration, fully comply with UK Construction and Use Regulations and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) requirements, and meet Euro 6/VI emissions standards. Key technical and safety requirements include: - **Capacity & Dimensions:** Accommodations for 25 to 28 passengers plus one driver, built on a heavy-duty commercial chassis. - **Engine & Performance:** A diesel engine with a fuel tank capacity of approximately 190 liters, automatic transmission, air ride suspension, and selectable drive modes. - **Safety Features:** Electronic or anti-lock braking systems, three-point seat belts, emergency exits, a fixed reverse camera with dashboard display, front and rear parking sensors, and mounted safety gear (fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and hazard triangles). - **Interior & Comfort:** Dual-zone climate control, heavy-duty slip-resistant flooring, LED interior lighting, and integrated luggage storage. The contractor must deliver the vehicle fully assembled, inspected, and ready for deployment within 60 calendar days of the contract award.

This federal solicitation (FA558726Q0063) is issued by the 48th Contracting Squadron of the U.S. Air Force as a Request for Quote (RFQ) to acquire a 25-29 passenger ground transportation bus for the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS). Because of the overseas location, no set-aside restrictions apply. The acquisition is conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 for commercial products and services. Interested vendors must submit questions by September 14, 2026, at 15:00 GMT/BST, and final quotes must be received via email by September 18, 2026, at 15:00 GMT/BST. Submissions should be sent to the primary Point of Contact, A1C Vincent Vasquez, or the secondary contact, TSgt Trenton Twomey. Offerors are required to have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration or provide a cage code. The solicitation incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including provisions for Authorized Deviations and Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

This federal solicitation document, issued by the 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, UK, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a "48 LRS - Ground Transportation Bus" under solicitation number FA558726Q0063. Released on September 9, 2026, with a response deadline of September 18, the document outlines the required quote submission format. It includes sections for quote validity, company information (including CAGE code), delivery schedules, and line-item pricing. Submitting contractors must certify agreement with all solicitation terms and conditions. The designated government points of contact are Vincent Vasquez and Trenton Twomey.