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JBAB School Bus Services

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FA7060SchoolBusSvcFederal

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NAICS: 485410

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Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) - Europe Central Daily Commute Student Transportation Services Landstuhl, Germany Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought

Solicitation # HE125427RELANDSTUHL

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified companies for student bus transportation services supporting the Landstuhl Military Community in Germany. The scope of work includes providing all personnel, equipment, and vehicles for daily commutes between bus stops and schools, as well as transportation for curricular and co-curricular activities. The period of performance is scheduled to begin on August 1, 2027, with a contract structure consisting of a base year and four option years, including a potential six-month extension. Services must comply with DoWEA, military installation, and Host Nation laws, with a strict performance standard of 100 percent compliance. Key requirements include the provision of drivers with Commercial Driver's Licenses and safety attendants, both of whom must hold current First Aid and CPR certifications. Personnel must undergo criminal history background checks and obtain security approval from the DoWEA Security Management Division before starting work. Drivers must be proficient in the Host Nation language, while safety attendants and contract managers must be fluent in the Host Nation language and possess at least English B1 Level proficiency. Operationally, the contractor must ensure emergency replacement buses are on-site within 45 minutes of notification and maintain a rigorous quality control plan with daily vehicle inspections. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess the Proposal Manager role in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) platform. Submissions are due by 11:00 a.m. EDT on October 30, 2026, and must include a statement of interest, a capability statement of no more than three pages, and a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 485410 and Product Service Code V222.

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C26910005- JG Bus Transportation- Santa Barbara

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Solicitation # BD-27-1635-001-LEO1-134479

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Daily Commute and General Student TransportationThis small business set-aside subcontract involves providing daily bus transportation services for the Department of Defense Education Activity at the West Point Military Community in New York. The scope of work includes operating regular school year routes as well as facilitating transportation for various curricular and co-curricular trips. To ensure the safe transport of students, the contractor must utilize standard school buses that comply with all federal and state safety regulations. Qualified providers must ensure that all drivers meet specific suitability standards and maintain comprehensive Commercial General Liability Insurance. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 485410, with a response deadline set for October 28, 2026.

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Daily Commute and SPED Student Transportation Services – West Point, New York

Solicitation # HE1254-27-RE-WESTPOINT

The Department of Defense Education Activity is conducting market research via Request for Information HE1254-27-RE-WESTPOINT to identify qualified companies capable of providing comprehensive student transportation services for the West Point Military Community in New York. The scope of work includes daily commute services, Special Education (SPED) transportation with trained safety aides, and curricular or co-curricular transportation, including Extended School Year (ESY) services. The anticipated period of performance is set to begin on August 1, 2027. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 485410 for School and Employee Bus Transportation and is designated as a total small business set-aside. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, including drivers and safety attendants, as well as the vehicles and equipment required to meet Federal, State, and DoWEA regulations. Key requirements include strict vehicle inspection timelines, the maintenance of a Quality Control Plan, and the provision of commercial general liability insurance. Personnel must meet suitability standards, and drivers must be clearly identified with nametags or badges. The government may exercise an option to extend services for an additional six months. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management and were required to submit a statement of interest, a three-page capability statement, and a non-binding rough order of magnitude cost estimate by October 28, 2026.

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Northern Lights School Division - Invitation to Bid - Open Tender for 2 NLPS Glendon Area Bus Routes 2026-27

Solicitation # AB-2026-06842

Northern Lights School Division is seeking bids through an open tender for the provision of bussing services for two specific bus routes in the Glendon, Alberta area. These services are required for the duration of the 2026-27 school year. Interested parties can obtain the necessary tender packages by contacting Matt Richter, the Director of Transportation, via email. All technical inquiries regarding the tender requirements should be directed to the transportation department email. Completed tender submissions must be mailed to the Northern Lights School Division office in Bonnyville, Alberta, addressed to Matt Richter. The deadline for submission is October 29, 2026, at 11 am.

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Northern Lights School Division - Invitation to Bid - Open Tender for 2026-27 Bus Services from Kikino to LLB

Solicitation # AB-2026-06840

The Northern Lights School Division is seeking bids through an open tender for the provision of bussing services between Kikino and LLB for the 2026-27 school year. Interested parties can obtain tender packages by contacting Matt Richter, the Director of Transportation, via email. Any inquiries concerning the technical requirements of the contract should be directed to the designated transportation email address. Completed tender submissions must be mailed to the Northern Lights School Division office in Bonnyville, Alberta, addressed to the Director of Transportation. The deadline for all submissions is October 29, 2026, at 11 am.

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Bolling AFB, DC, 20032, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

School Bus Transportation Services PWS - Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 25

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 8

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Submission Closed

11/08/2023, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20032-2110, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20032-2110, USA

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Rachael Blosser

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Welth Cooper

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR JBAB SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB), Washington, DC Introduction: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY - This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes, as a means for the Government to conduct market research, identifying interested parties and their capability to deliver the requirement for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) School Bus Transportation Services in accordance with (IAW) the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses to this notice will be considered and will help the Government dictate a path forward. All business categories will be considered to include large businesses. 1. Place of Performance: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), Washington, D.C. 2. Disclaimer: This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitation information is not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 3. Contractor Capability: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, school buses, transportation, incidental engineering, and other items necessary to provide school bus transportation services, for approximately 400 school-age children, from JBAB to schools identified in Attachment B as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The buses shall not be older than ten years to fulfill the requirements of this contract; and shall be compliant with all Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The potential period of performance for this requirement is three (3) years consisting of a base period and two (2)-one (1) year Option periods. 4. Responses to Notice: Responses to this notice shall be limited to three (3) pages and submitted electronically to the following email addresses: Contracting Officers: Ms. Welth Cooper (welth.cooper@us.af.mil) and Damien Tordonato (damien.tordonato@us.af.mil), and Contract Specialist, Ms. Rachael Blosser (rachael.blosser.1@us.af.mil). Responses are due no later than Wednesday, 8 November 2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Any questions may be directed to the points of contact listed above. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 485410 with a Small Business Size Standard of $30 million dollars. The Product Service Code is V222. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their response under the applicable NAICS of 485410. Respondents shall not be obligated to provide the services/items described herein. Responses from interested vendors should address the following items: 1. Confirmation your company is registered and active in the SAM website at www.SAM.gov. Provide the company CAGE or Unique Identifier. 2. Provide company socio-economic status (i.e. Small, Small Disadvantages Women-Owned, etc.) under identified NAICS and company profile to include, CAGE Code, DUNs Number. 3. Confirmation that your company can provide the requirements in accordance with the attached draft PWS and provide previously awarded contracts for similar work performance.