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Japan-wide Chartered Bus Services 2.0
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The solicitation FA520926Q0021 is a request for quotations to provide Japan-wide chartered bus services supporting the transportation needs of U.S. Government personnel within Japan. The contractor must coordinate with licensed Japanese bus operators and maintain the capacity to meet transportation demands nationwide, but is not required to own or operate buses directly. This includes transporting service members and authorized personnel, along with their baggage and, if authorized, government-issued weapons. The contract requires the successful bidder to hold a valid "Type 1 Travel Agency" registration issued by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, which must be registered in the legal name of the contractor. The solicitation is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial services, with no small business set-aside. Quotations must be complete and submitted by the deadline, with late or noncompliant responses subject to rejection. There is a pre-quote conference during the solicitation period to clarify government requirements and respond to questions, though oral statements there will not amend the solicitation. All communications must include the solicitation number in the subject line to ensure timely processing. The award may be made without discussions, and the government reserves the right to make no award. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense office in APO, with contacts available to support bidders throughout the process.
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AP, JPNSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FA520926Q0021 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for Japan-wide Chartered Bus Services. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The Contractor shall coordinate charter bus services through properly licensed Japanese bus operators. The Contractor is not required to own or directly operate buses; however, the Contractor shall maintain sufficient nationwide subcontracting capability to fulfill Government transportation requirements throughout Japan. Services shall support the movement of personnel, including service members and authorized U.S. Government personnel, including passengers traveling with baggage and, when authorized, government-issued weapons, when and as scheduled by the Government representative at any time during the performance period.
The Government may reject any quotation that is incomplete, unreasonable, or noncompliant. Late submissions may be rejected and may not be considered for award. The Government reserves the right to make no award as a result of this solicitation. It is the quoter’s responsibility to ensure timely receipt. The Government may award without discussions.
Notes
Note 1:
A pre-quote conference will be held during the solicitation period to explain Government requirements and answer questions. Participation in the pre-quote conference is highly encouraged. Details are in the document, titled “Notice to Quoters.” Oral statements at the conference shall not amend the solicitation.
Note 2:
This project shall be performed in its entirety in the country of Japan. The successful quoter must possess and maintain a valid "Type 1 Travel Agency" registration (Dai-Ichi Shu Ryokougyosha Touroku-Hyo in Japanese) issued by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Government of Japan (GOJ). This registration must be held directly in the legal name of the quoter.
Note 3:
All emails regarding this solicitation shall include the solicitation number in the subject line. Failure to do so may delay processing. Quotation due date and time are stated in Japan Standard Time (JST). If a quoter submits its quotation by email or DoD SAFE, the quoter is responsible for confirming receipt with Contracting officer prior to the closing date and time.
Note 4 (Added on June 2, 2026):
The Question and Answer (Q&A) document issued after the solicitation is attached. Quoters must fully review and understand the contents of this document prior to submitting their quotes.