Award Notice GAFB NAF Exodus Bus Dec 2026 - Jan 2031 (17 FSS)

This contract solicits charter bus services to transport students between Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport during holiday breaks, establishing a base year with four option years running from November 2026 through October 2031. The contractor must maintain a fleet capable of supporting approximately 20 buses per trip, providing round-trip transportation with next-day return service, along with onsite coordinators for inbound and outbound operations, and managing airport parking fees. All services must comply with the Performance Work Statement and meet minimum standards for safety, scheduling, and personnel qualifications. The contract is classified under NAICS code 485510, is unrestricted in set-aside status, and follows a Firm Fixed Price structure across all line items. Proposals must include a cover letter identifying the company’s legal name, CAGE code, point of contact, RFQ number, and acknowledgment of amendments, plus a capabilities statement detailing how all PWS requirements will be met. Pricing must align precisely with the SF 1449 CLIN breakdown, with full transparency for each line item. Submission is due by 10:00 AM CDT on July 13, 2026, and must be sent to two designated points of contact. The government will evaluate offers using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where technical acceptability and past performance serve as non-negotiable pass/fail gates—any offeror with derogatory history such as terminations will be automatically disqualified. Technical proposals will be assessed on the contractor’s ability to meet PWS requirements, while price is the dominant factor in award, outweighing even the combined weight of technical and past performance evaluations. Compliance with federal regulations is mandatory, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, as well as DFARS clauses covering safeguarding defense information, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on procurement from sanctioned regions. Contractors must adhere to the Service Contract Act wage determinations, maintain required insurance, indemnify the government against liabilities, and ensure personnel meet strict security protocols including valid driver’s licenses, Real ID, vehicle insurance, and potential Common Access Card issuance for network access. All expenses exceeding $75 require original receipts, and proof of shipment documentation is mandatory for invoicing. Inspections may be conducted unannounced, and failure to return base identification passes upon contract conclusion may result in withholding of final payment