V--AIRLINE & BUS TRAVEL SERVICES

The Bureau of Indian Education, through the Indian Education Acquisition Office, has issued a single-award, firm-fixed-price contract under solicitation 140A2322Q0338 for comprehensive airline and bus travel services to support students at Sherman Indian High School. This Total Small Business Set Aside, categorized under NAICS 561510, covers a base period and four option years, extending the total performance period through September 30, 2027. The primary objective is to facilitate the transportation of approximately 222 students four times per academic year, utilizing air travel via Ontario and John Wayne airports and charter bus services across California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The contractor is required to adhere to strict licensing standards, including CPUC and DOT certifications, and must comply with U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-5629. This includes providing mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for roles such as bus drivers, bus aides, and travel clerks within Riverside and San Bernardino counties, California. The scope of work involves detailed coordination of specific bus routes and air travel logistics to ensure the safe and efficient movement of students across multiple states.