2026 Winter Attache Tour Transportation Support
ID: FA701425Q00570001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AFDW PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

NAICS

Charter Bus Industry (485510)

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/workspace/contract/opp/e5d4d87c79574391a5fd58c040ef3e71/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for transportation services to support the Winter 2026 Air Attaché Tour, scheduled from January 10 to January 12, 2026, in Miami, Florida. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 485510 (Charter Bus Industry), requiring the contractor to provide ground transportation for 50 attendees, including distinguished visitors, with specific vehicle requirements for group and individual movements. The contract will be awarded based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, with a total award amount of $19,000,000. Interested parties must submit their quotes by December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and direct any inquiries to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Danielle Sookhai, or the Contract Specialist, Ms. Maia Warren, by December 15, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maia Warren
    maia.warren@us.af.mil
    Danielle Sookhai
    danielle.sookhai.1@us.af.mil
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    ITO - LPTA Transportation Services 12.11.pdf
    This Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of the Air Force International Affairs (SAF/IA) seeks transportation services for the Winter 2026 Air Attaché Tour. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 485510 (Charter Bus Industry), utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit quotes by December 19, 2025, 10:00 AM EST. Quotes must adhere to specific formatting, including a cover page, technical approach, and price, with page limits and font requirements. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract based on the lowest technically acceptable offer, without discussions. All questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist by December 15, 2025, 10:00 AM EST.
    PWS Attache Tour 10 - 12 Jan Ground Transport_docx.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for accommodation support services, specifically ground transportation, for the Department of the Air Force Foreign Liaison Office (DAFFLO) Winter 2026 Air Attaché Tour. The contractor will provide labor, equipment, personnel, management, and supervision to support transportation for 50 attendees from January 10-12, 2026, in Miami, FL, including U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) facilities and cultural sites. Vehicles suitable for distinguished visitors, such as motorcoaches or luxury vans, are required to accommodate group movements, separate attaché movements (30 guests), and spouse movements (20 guests), along with luggage. All transportation must include a microphone for tour narration, and drivers must be vetted for base access. The contractor must provide driver and vehicle information 14 days prior to service and have an on-site Contract Manager. The PWS emphasizes compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, and industry standards, while prohibiting the performance of inherently governmental functions or personal services.
    Solicitation Amendment - FA701425Q00570001.pdf
    This government solicitation, FA701425Q00570001, issued by the Department of the Air Force, seeks proposals for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) for ground transportation support for the Winter 2026 Air Attaché Tour in Miami, Florida. The solicitation outlines requirements for charter transportation services for distinguished visitors, including motor coaches and luxury vans to accommodate 50 guests for group movements, 30 guests for separate attaché movements, and smaller vehicles for 20 guests for spouse movements. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with a total award amount of USD 19,000,000.00. The performance period is from January 10, 2026, to January 12, 2026. Key clauses include those related to electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, and specific supplemental clauses concerning an Ombudsman, elimination of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances, health and safety on government installations, and contractor access to Air Force installations. Offers will be evaluated based on price and technical acceptability, with the award going to the technically acceptable lowest-priced offeror.
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