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Japan-wide Chartered Bus Services 2.0

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FA520926D0009Federal

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Contract FA520926D0009 is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) award for Japan-wide chartered bus services to transport U.S. Government personnel, including armed soldiers, across all regions of Japan. Awarded on August 7, 2026, the contract has a maximum value of 9,000,000 USD with a minimum guarantee of 2,500 USD. The period of performance spans five 12-month ordering periods from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031. The contractor is required to coordinate a nationwide network of licensed Japanese bus operators providing 24/7 service, ensuring all vehicles hold Safety Bus certification and comply with Government of Japan emission regulations and transportation laws. Operational performance is monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, with a critical metric limiting customer complaints to no more than three per month. The contractor must adhere to strict incident reporting timelines, providing preliminary reports immediately and full written reports within 96 hours for injuries or death, and within 24 hours for passenger-caused vehicle damage. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow system and the submission of Transportation Acceptance Agreements for every trip. Special provisions include strict prohibitions on employing U.S. Government personnel, mandatory compliance with DoD antiterrorism and force protection guidance, and specific documentation requirements for Japanese tax exemptions.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA5209 374 Cons Pk

Contract Value

$9,000,000

NAICS

485510 - Charter Bus Industry

Place of Performance

AP, JPN

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

HANKYU TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD.

Award Issued Date

08/07/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Contract FA520926D0009 for Japan-wide Chartered Bus Services

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Performance Work Statement for Japan-Wide Chartered Bus Services Apr 2026

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PostedAug 11

Award Notice

AwardedAug 7

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA5209 374 Cons Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeAPO, AP, 96326-9053, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA5209 374 Cons Pk

Office AddressAPO, AP, 96326-9053, USA

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Go Ishikawa

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Takahiro Tsukada

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