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DoWEA Daily Commute Student Transportation Services to the Baumholder Military Community, Germany

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HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDERFederal

Submission Closed09/25/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoWEA) is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors for student transportation services supporting the Baumholder Military Community in Germany. The scope of work includes providing all necessary personnel, vehicles, and equipment for daily commute, special needs (SPED), and curricular or co-curricular transportation. The planned period of performance is scheduled to begin on August 1, 2027, with a potential contract structure consisting of a base year and four option years, including a possible six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 485410 and PSC V222. Qualified vendors must provide a statement of interest, a capability statement of no more than three pages, and a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate. Key requirements for personnel include professional certifications, Commercial Driver’s Licenses per Host Nation laws, and specific language proficiencies in both the Host Nation language and English. All staff with regular contact with children must undergo fingerprint-based criminal history background checks in accordance with DoDI 1402.05. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their responses electronically by September 25, 2026.

General Info

DoDEA seeks student transportation services for Baumholder, Germany, starting August 1, 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Baumholder, VA, DEU

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Baumholder Military Community Schools PWS for Student Transportation Services

33 pages · sow

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HE125427REBAUMHOLDER - Baumholder Daily Commute ROM

15 pages · specifications

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HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDER RFI Sources Sought

2 pages · sources-sought

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HE125427REBAUMHOLDER ROM Cost Breakdown and CLIN Structure

15 pages · rfq

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HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDER RFI Sources Sought

2 pages · sources-sought

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HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDER: Student Transportation Services RFI

2 pages · rfi

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HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDER: Student Transportation Services RFI

rfi

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 3

Sources Sought

Notice updatedSep 8

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 9

Response deadline changed from Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 18, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 18

Response deadline changed from Sep 18, 2026 to Sep 25, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 25

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/25/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

Contacts2 people available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA

Contacts

Zlata Dale

contact@example.gov

Sidnie Miranda

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Full Description

Purpose

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the DoWEA Procurement Office is currently conducting market research to identify companies capable of and qualified to provide Daily Commute (DC) student bus transportation services in support of the Baumholder Military Community in Germany.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for conducting market research and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or Request for Quotations (RFQ), and does not obligate the Government to any current or future commitments.

Scope of Work (Draft)

DoWEA is seeking full student transportation services to the Baumholder Military Community in Germany. The prospective contractor shall provide all personnel, including drivers, safety attendants, supervision, services, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform student transportation services. Contracted services shall comply with DoWEA and Host Nation requirements for student transportation.

Please see the attached draft PWS for additional information. Please note that the draft PWS is subject to change prior to issuance of the solicitation.

The period of performance for these services will begin on 01 August 2027.

For purposes of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 485410, School and Employee Bus Transportation, Size Standard, $30.0M. The Product Service Code (PSC) is V222, Transportation/Travel/Relocation/Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Passenger Motor Charter.

Requested Information

If your company is interested, capable, and qualified to provide these services, please submit the following information:

Statement of Interest

Please indicate your interest in participating in this potential requirement.

Capability Statement (Maximum of 3 pages)

Please provide a brief description of your company’s qualifications, relevant experience, and technical capabilities to meet the draft scope of work. Include:

Company name, address, and point of contact
CAGE/NCAGE code and Unique Entity ID (UEI)
Business size and socio-economic status (e.g. small business, 8(a), HUBZone), if applicable
Relevant past performance examples

Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)

Please submit a non-binding ROM cost estimate based on the draft scope. This estimate is for planning purposes only and will not be considered a formal quote. Please use Attachment 1, ROM, to provide your non-binding ROM cost estimate.

Submission Instructions

Submissions and inquiries pertaining to this RFI must be sent electronically to Zlata Dale at zlata.dale@dodea.edu and Sidnie Miranda at sidnie.miranda@dodea.edu no later than 12:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 25 September 2026. Vendors’ email message shall state “HE125427REBAUMHOLDER” in the subject line. Telephone calls regarding this RFI will not be accepted.

Disclaimer

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with FAR 15.101(c)(3), the Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested, and responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal.

Please note that vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time an offer/quotation/proposal is due to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Therefore, only businesses with an active SAM registration will be eligible to receive any resultant contract with the DoWEA.