Shuttling Services in Guam
ID: FA4452MG25ShuttlingServicesType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4452 763 ESSSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5020, USA

NAICS

All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485999)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER (V119)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS), is seeking sources to provide bus shuttling services in Guam for the Mobility Guardian 2025 (MG25) exercise. The procurement requires the contractor to supply five 50+ passenger buses, along with qualified drivers, to transport personnel between Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) and designated hotels in Tamuning from July 7 to August 4, 2025. This service is critical for ensuring reliable transportation during the military exercise, reflecting the government's commitment to operational support. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities by May 5, 2025, and can contact Lauren Thoele at lauren.thoele@us.af.mil or John Hughes at john.hughes.31@us.af.mil for further information.

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    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for providing commercial bus services in Guam for personnel transport between Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) and select hotels in Tamuning from July 7 to August 4, 2025. The contractor must furnish five 50+ passenger buses with qualified drivers to operate shuttle services, which include continuous routes during specified hours. The document delineates responsibilities of the contractor, including vehicle maintenance, insurance, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Additionally, it mandates that buses be clean and well-maintained, and free from advertisements. The contractor is responsible for personnel management, ensuring that drivers possess appropriate licenses and security clearances. The government will provide AAFB access and specify pick-up/drop-off locations but will not supply fuel. Contract management procedures highlight that only authorized personnel may modify contract terms. This document serves as a critical framework for ensuring safe and reliable transportation services within the defined scope, reflecting the structured approach typical of government RFPs.
    The 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (763 ESS) issued a Sources Sought Announcement seeking potential vendors capable of providing bus shuttling services in Guam for the Mobility Guardian 2025 (MG25) exercise. The requirement involves supplying five 50+ passenger buses, along with drivers and necessary resources, from July 7 to August 4, 2025, primarily between Andersen Air Force Base and designated hotels in Tamuning. This announcement, which does not guarantee a contract award, aims to gauge the capabilities of both large and small businesses, including subsets such as Small Disadvantaged Businesses and HUBZone Firms. Businesses are invited to submit their capabilities, including their ability to meet shuttle requirements and any potential joint ventures. The submission deadline is May 5, 2025. The document specifies that proprietary information will be protected, yet all submissions will become government property. Overall, the announcement reflects the government's strategy to solicit market interest and gather information on available services for planned military operational support.
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