DoD BUS CARRIER APPROVAL By DTMO
ID: JBSABUS2026Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113)

PSC

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

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7d6caa3e25254630b2fa90674b0d8c94/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), is announcing a special notice regarding the upcoming solicitation for bus and van services at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), anticipated to be released around January 2026. The 502d Contracting Squadron is seeking contractors to provide non-personal transportation services that support the operational needs of JBSA Lackland and Fort Sam Houston, including contingency transportation, while ensuring compliance with government scheduling and cleanliness standards. To be eligible for this contract, potential offerors must be Approved DoD Bus Carriers by the DTMO at the time of proposal submission and must hold the necessary Texas licenses and Class B commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements. Interested parties should reach out to Barbara A. Jewett at barbara.jewett.1@us.af.mil or 210-652-5454, or Ericka L. McGlone at ericka.mcglone@us.af.mil or 210-652-8586 for further inquiries, noting that this notice is not a solicitation for proposals at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Barbara A. Jewett
    (210) 652-5454
    barbara.jewett.1@us.af.mil
    Ericka L. McGlone
    (210) 652-8586
    ericka.mcglone@us.af.mil
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    The Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) issues a special notice regarding the upcoming solicitation for bus and van services at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), expected around January 2026. The 502d Contracting Squadron seeks contractors to provide non-personal transportation services supporting the needs of JBSA Lackland and Fort Sam Houston, including contingency transportation. The contract requires efficient fleet operation, including compliance with government scheduling, cleanliness standards, and GPS-enabled vehicle monitoring accessible 24/7 to both the government and customers. In order to be eligible for the contract, potential offerors, either as prime contractors or subcontractors, must be Approved DoD Bus Carriers by the DTMO at the proposal submission time. Operators must be licensed in Texas and possess Class B commercial driver's licenses with passenger endorsements. The notice clarifies it is not a solicitation for proposals but serves to inform the market about the requirements concerning the DTMO bus carrier approval process. Interested parties should contact DTMO for details on the approval process and review relevant requirements through Texas Department of Transportation and federal safety guidelines. The notice emphasizes that no proposals will be entertained at this time and provides contact information for further inquiries.
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