Airshow Buses 2026
ID: FA480326Q0008Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4803 20 CONS LGCASHAW AFB, SC, 29152-5125, 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 soliciting proposals for shuttle services to transport up to 6,000 guests during the Airshow event at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, on March 28-29, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for providing ten buses, including four ADA-compliant and six 56-passenger buses, along with all necessary personnel, equipment, and fuel, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with security protocols. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, with quotes due by March 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Mar Rodriguez or Mackenzie Fullenlove via the provided contact details.

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    The Department of the Air Force, 20th Fighter Wing (ACC) at Shaw Air Force Base, SC, requires shuttle services for an event on March 28-29, 2026. The contractor must provide all personnel, vehicles (four ADA-compliant and six 56-passenger buses), equipment, and fuel to transport up to 6,000 guests over two days. Buses must be fully operational, with replacements available within two hours if needed. All vehicles require current registration and insurance, and drivers must possess valid CDLs. Buses need communication capabilities with base dispatch and must operate on paved and gravel surfaces. Services will run from 08:30 to 18:00 daily, with drivers arriving by 07:45. Security requirements include submitting driver lists 10 days prior for vetting, adherence to base traffic laws, and prohibitions on weapons. The contractor is liable for damages due to negligence and must reimburse the government for emergency medical services if utilized.
    The document, Solicitation FA480326Q0008 "Airshow Buses 2026," details contractor questions and government responses regarding bus transportation for an airshow. Key information includes two distinct bus routes: one round trip of 2 miles and another round trip of 10 miles, with the longer route accounting for approximately 5% of total trips. The government explicitly states there is no incumbent contractor or active contract for this service.
    The provided PDF document is protected and cannot be viewed with the current reader. It explicitly states that a different, compatible PDF reader is required to access its content, particularly one that supports files protected by Microsoft Office. Therefore, the document's main topic, purpose, and any specific details related to government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs cannot be determined from the information given.
    This document is a wage determination under the Service Contract Act for Sumter County, South Carolina (Wage Determination No. 2015-4439, Revision No. 28, dated 12/03/2025). It outlines minimum wage rates for numerous occupations, grouped into categories such as Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Food Preparation, Health, and Information Technology. The determination also details fringe benefits, including health and welfare payments, vacation accrual (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 after 8, 4 after 15), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover paid sick leave for federal contractors under EO 13706 and a minimum wage rate under EO 13658. Hazardous pay differentials (8% for high hazard, 4% for low hazard) are specified for work with ordnance and explosives, and uniform allowance guidelines are provided. The document also includes procedures for conforming unlisted occupations and clarifies exemptions for certain computer employees, as well as night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers.
    The document addresses contractor questions and government responses regarding Solicitation FA480326Q0008 for Airshow Buses 2026. Key information includes bus routes with varying distances (2 miles round trip for most, 10 miles for 5% of trips), confirmation of no incumbent contractor, and a government goal to award the contract by March 20. The government clarified that driver information is acceptable 1-2 days before the event, not 10 days, as long as presence is guaranteed. Additionally, buses are only required on the 28th and 29th, with no services needed on the 27th.
    This government solicitation, FA480326Q0008, is an RFP for commercial services to transport 6,000 guests to and from an Air Show over two days (March 28-29, 2026) at Shaw AFB, SC. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 485510 and a size standard of $19,000,000. Quotes are due by March 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EST, and must include pricing for CLIN 0001, a technical approach (max 5 pages), discount terms, contractor information, POC, completed Representations & Certifications, and a signed SF 1449. Offers will be evaluated based on the lowest price and technical acceptability, with the government assessing the first three lowest-priced, technically acceptable offers. Key clauses cover electronic payment through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), prohibition on Class I Ozone Depleting Substances, health and safety on government installations, and contractor access to Air Force installations. An ombudsman is available for concerns.
    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation FA480326Q0008, effective March 6, 2026, extends the offer response due date to March 16, 2026. Issued by FA4803 20 CONS LGCA, this amendment primarily adds "Questions and Answers" as Attachment 03. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, returning one copy, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge prior to the specified hour and date may lead to rejection of the offer. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    Amendment 0002 to Solicitation FA480326Q0008, effective March 9, 2026, revises the Statement of Work and adds updated Questions and Answers (V2). The amendment also modifies Section M to state, "The Government reserves the right to award all, some or none of the buses." Key changes include replacing the Statement of Work dated February 27, 2026, with a revised version dated March 9, 2026, and updating the Questions and Answers. The evaluation criteria for offers now emphasize "Lowest Price" and "Technically Acceptable," where technical acceptability is determined by a narrative proving minimum standards from the Statement of Work. The government will evaluate the first three lowest-priced offers for technical acceptability, continuing until three technically acceptable offers are identified. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for shuttle services at Shaw Air Force Base, SC, from March 27-29, 2026, operating daily from 0900-1900. The contractor will provide personnel, vehicles (golf carts/buses), and all necessary equipment to transport up to 6,000 guests over three days between two designated parking lot bus stops and two event bus stops via two distinct routes entirely within Shaw AFB. Buses will depart approximately every five minutes or when full. The government will provide emergency medical services on base, for which the contractor will reimburse costs. The contractor must adhere to strict security regulations, including providing a driver list 10 days prior, complying with base traffic laws (e.g., speed limits, no cell phone use without hands-free devices), and prohibiting weapons or firearms. The contractor is responsible for safeguarding government property and reporting any security threats. Cancellations due to inclement weather are possible on short notice.
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for shuttle services at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The contractor must provide personnel, vehicles (golf carts/buses), and all necessary equipment to transport up to 6,000 guests over three days (March 27-29, 2026) between designated parking and event bus stops on two specific routes within the base. Operating hours are 0900-1900. The contractor is responsible for liability due to negligence and must reimburse the government for emergency medical services if utilized. Security requirements include providing a driver list 10 days prior, obtaining identification media, adhering to base traffic laws (including a strict no cell phone use policy while driving unless hands-free), and prohibiting weapons or firearms. The contractor must also comply with FOUO regulations, report security threats, safeguard government property, and acknowledge that no compensation will be provided for delays due to military exercises.
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