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DoWEA Safety Aide and Attendant Services for Student Transportation in Okinawa, Japan (AMD2)

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HE125426QE044Federal

Submission Closed05/19/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This solicitation, identified as HE125426QE044, is a combined synopsis and request for quote issued by the Department of Defense Education Activity for Safety Aide and Attendant Services for student transportation in Okinawa, Japan. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity arrangement with a base year running from 1 August 2026 through 31 July 2027, followed by four one-year option periods and a possible six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. The requirement involves ensuring the safe transport of students, including those in Special Education programs, with strict adherence to staffing, safety, training, and reporting standards outlined in the Performance Work Statement. All personnel must be U.S. citizens with favorable non-sensitive background investigations, fluent in both English and the host nation language, and certified in CPR, First Aid, and Epinephrine Auto-Injector administration. Contract Managers and Alternates must be located within 40 miles of the installation and available 24/7, with the ability to respond to emergencies within 30 minutes. The Government will evaluate offers based on Staffing Capability as the most important factor, followed by Past Performance, Price, and Representations and Certifications, which serves as a mandatory pass/fail gate. Non-compliance with any requirement in Factor 4 results in immediate disqualification. Pricing must be submitted for all base and option periods, but no unit or total cost values are provided in the solicitation; vendors must complete Attachment 5 with their proposed rates. Vendors must comply with stringent submission protocols: a completed Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment 7) must be emailed to both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 11:00 a.m. EDT on 23 April 2026 to gain access to restricted Route List and Commuting Area Zone information. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted electronically by 11:00 a.m. EDT on 28 April 2026, with the final quote due no later than 11:00 a.m. EDT on 19 May 2026 following two prior amendments extending the deadline. Quotes must be sent via email to the designated officials with the exact subject line “Quote for HE125426QE044,” must not exceed 10 MB, and must be in separate

General Info

Department of Defense seeks vendors for Okinawa student transportation safety aide services, four option years.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Okinawa, Japan., JP-47, JPN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

26QE044 Attachment 1 PWS Amendment 2 - Safety Aide and Attendant Services Okinawa

pws

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26QE044 Attachment 2 Staffing Capability

staffing-capability

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26QE044 Attachment 3 Volume II Past Performance Proposal

past-performance

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26QE044 Attachment 5 Price Estimate for Okinawa Safety Aides and Attendants Services

price-estimate

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26QE044 Performance Work Statement for Safety Aide and Attendant Services in Okinawa

pws

High

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters Provision

provision

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation HE125426QE044 - Submission Date Extension

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Amendment 0002 to Solicitation HE125426QE044

amendment

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation HE125426QE044 for Safety Attendant and Aide Services

rfq

High

HE125426QE044 Attachment 6 - Offeror Representations and Certifications

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Solicitation HE125426QE044 Present and Past Performance Questionnaire

past-performance

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Solicitation HE125426QE044 Q&A Amendment 2

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252.239-7009 Representation Of Use Of Cloud Computing

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26QE044 Attachment 7(a) Route List

other

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26QE044 Attachment 7(b) Commuting Zones School List

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26QE044 Attachment 7 Non-Disclosure Agreement

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26QE044 Enclosure 2: Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan

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HE125426QE044 CPARS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System

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26QE044_Encl3_Letter+of+Commitment.pdf

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 8

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedApr 9

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedMay 4

Response deadline changed from May 4, 2026 to May 14, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMay 12

Response deadline changed from May 14, 2026 to May 19, 2026. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineMay 19

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/19/2026, 03:00:00 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

David Infante

contact@example.gov

Dustin Fazzini

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Amendment 2 (AMD2) - Answers to Questions Submitted, Update PWS, Extend Submission of Quote due date to 11:00AM EDT of 19 May 2026. See SF-30, PWS AMD2, and Q&A attachments for full details.

Amendment 1 (AMD1) - Revise Submission of Quote due date to 14 May @ 11:00 AM EDT.

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - HE125426QE044Description.This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation: HE125426QE044 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The NAICS code is 485410.Please review all attachments to this combined solicitation carefully. A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure for the base year, four (4) option years and the FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, are attached as well as a description of requirements for the items to be acquired and the dates and delivery and acceptance.Communication. The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist are the sole points of contact for this acquisition. The points of contact regarding this acquisition are:Contracting Officer: Dustin Fazzini, contact@example.gov Specialist: David Infante, contact@example.gov with any other officials may compromise the integrity of this acquisition and result in cancellation of the requirement. Required immediate submission of Attachment 7, Non-Disclosure Agreement. The Vendor must send an email with the completed Attachment 7 Non-Disclosure Agreement to the Contracting Officer AND Contract Specialist to receive Attachment 7 (a) Route List, and Attachment 7(b), Commuting Area Zone information/Map. Since these attachments are restricted only to Vendors submitting a completed Attachment 7, failure to do so will result in a Vendor not being eligible for award.The Vendor must submit the completed Attachment 7 Non-Disclosure Agreement as soon as possible, but NO LATER THAN 11:00 a.m. EDT, 23 April 2026. The subject of the e-mail shall be HE125426QE044, Attachment 7 Submittal. Please provide the companys name and point of contact to include name, title, address, e-mail, phone number, companys Unique Entity Identifier/ID, and NATO Cage Code in the body of the email.After submitting the completed Attachment 7, the Government will provide the Vendor with Attachment 7(a) Route List, and Attachment 7(b), Commuting Area Zone information/Map., via email.Submission of Questions. Vendors shall submit questions concerning this solicitation, electronically, NO LATER THAN 11:00 a.m. EDT, 28 April 2026. Questions submitted after this date may not be considered for a response. Submission of Quote.The vendor must send their quote via e-mail to Mr. David Infante (contact@example.gov) and Mr. Dustin Fazzini (contact@example.gov) with their attached quote. The subject of the e-mail shall be Quote for HE125426QE044. Offers must be submitted via email no later than 11:00 a.m. EDT on 04 May 2026 in response to this solicitation. Vendors must ensure that the signed and dated quote and all attachments are virus-free, legible, and are received at Mr. David Infante and Mr. Dustin Fazzinis e-mail addresses no later than the solicitation closing date and time. Emails over 10 MB will be rejected by DoDEAs network. If the electronic copy cannot be opened, the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer will notify the Vendor, and a replacement electronic copy shall be provided by the Vendor within one (1) working day after notification.Documents shall be submitted in separate pdf or Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.) format by e-mail on or before the closing date and time stated in in this combined synopsis/solicitation.