BUS services for 31 SFS Soggiorno appointments, Aviano AB, Italy

Solicitation FA568226Q0021 is issued by the Department of Defense for commercial bus transportation services to support the 31st Security Forces Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The contractor is required to provide a 52-passenger commercial bus and driver to transport personnel to residency permit appointments at the Questura in Pordenone. The service involves an estimated 22-kilometer round trip from the Military and Family Readiness Center, with requirements for at least one day of service per week, including morning shuttles and potential afternoon trips. Vehicles must be handicap accessible and include storage for strollers, and all operations must comply with applicable Italian and European laws, safety standards, and technical requirements. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement for a twelve-month base period with two optional one-year extensions and a final six-month extension. Pricing must be submitted in EURO, exclusive of I.V.A. tax, and must include all costs such as those for wheelchair-accessible coaches. Evaluation of proposals will be based on technical capability, prior experience, and price, with the award going to the most advantageous offer to the government. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit proposals via email by 27 August 2026. The contract includes strict performance penalties for late arrivals or no-shows and requires adherence to various security, antiterrorism, and organizational conflict of interest regulations.