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FA469026Q0017Federal

Submission Closed05/08/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 485410

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Solicitation # HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDER

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Student & Employee Transportation ServicesThis subcontract for the Department of Defense Education Activity involves providing daily commute and special needs student transportation services in Baumholder. The contractor is responsible for executing transportation according to approved route lists, managing student behavior reporting, and maintaining strict adherence to school day schedules using standard school buses and specialized SPED-equipped vehicles. To be eligible, providers must possess valid bus licenses and maintain an active SAM registration. Key deliverables include the successful completion of daily transportation services and the submission of detailed incident reports. The solicitation was posted on September 3, 2026, with a response deadline of September 16, 2026, under NAICS code 485410.

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Vehicle Recompete: Idc FA706024D0005This Department of Defense contract, managed by the 11th Contracting Squadron, establishes an indefinite delivery vehicle for the provision of student transportation services. The contractor is responsible for the pick-up and drop-off of approximately 500 school-age children residing in base housing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, transporting them to various District of Columbia public and charter schools. The agreement is a total small business set-aside with an overall ceiling of 8,046,403.20 dollars. The ordering period for this vehicle remains open until July 31, 2027. While the contract is classified as a full recompete, a significant task order valued at 2,680,410.24 dollars has been associated with Falcon Transport LLC to execute the primary transportation requirements.

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Vehicle Recompete: Idc HE125422D2001This contract, managed by the DOD Education Activity under the Department of Defense, provides daily commute student transportation services for the Landstuhl military community in Germany. The Indefinite Delivery Vehicle has a total ceiling of 13,091,319.09 dollars and is classified as a full recompete with no specific set-aside requirements. The ordering period for vehicle HE125422D2001 remains open until July 31, 2027. While there are currently no active task orders, previous high-value activity includes a task order for student transportation services awarded to Audax-Reisen-Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung valued at 1,264,655.65 dollars.

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DoDEA Daily Commute Student Transportation Services to the Hohenfels Military Community, Germany

Solicitation # HE125426REHOHENFELS

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is conducting market research via a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified contractors for daily student bus transportation services supporting the Hohenfels Military Community in Germany. This effort, identified by solicitation number HE125426REHOHENFELS, seeks a provider to supply all necessary personnel, including drivers and safety attendants, as well as vehicles and equipment. The anticipated period of performance begins on August 1, 2026, and is structured with a base year and four option years. Services include daily commutes for ridership levels between 300 and 800 students, as well as support for late activities, career practicum shuttles, and curricular and co-curricular trips. The contractor must ensure strict compliance with DoDEA and Host Nation regulations, maintaining a transit time of no more than 60 minutes for most runs. Key requirements include rigorous background checks for all personnel, valid professional certifications, and the provision of specialized equipment for students with disabilities. Performance will be monitored by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) through a series of reports and quality control inspections, with specific acceptable quality levels ranging from 98 percent to 100 percent compliance across safety, security, and vehicle standards. Interested companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are requested to submit a statement of interest, a capability statement of no more than three pages, and a non-binding rough order of magnitude cost estimate. All submissions must be sent electronically to the designated point of contact by 11:00 AM EST on November 17, 2025. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment of government funds.

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The 28th Contracting Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, has issued solicitation FA469026Q0017 as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial school bus transportation services under FAR Part 12 procedures, with a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 485410. The contractor will provide safe and reliable transportation for approximately 250 to 350 students in grades K through 12 between Ellsworth AFB and Box Elder, South Dakota, operating Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1630 in alignment with the school calendar. Services include vehicle provision, driver management, and maintenance in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, with all buses required to be equipped with live HD video streaming systems and compliant radio communications. The base period runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions and a potential six-month extension, structured across 15 CLINs covering school bus transportation, special education transportation, and internet service. All proposals must be submitted electronically by May 8, 2026, to specified email addresses and remain valid for 60 days. Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov with a valid CAGE code, submit a completed Price Schedule using the provided Excel template, and include a completed Past Performance Questionnaire with references. Offers must be organized into three volumes: Past Performance, Technical Capability (capped at 10 pages), and Price, all in PDF or Word format. The award will be based on best value, not lowest price technically acceptable, with past performance and technical capability evaluated as more important than price. Past performance will be assessed on recency, relevancy, and overall confidence rating, with unacceptable confidence leading to elimination. Technical proposals will be rated acceptable or unacceptable, with equipment plans and compliance with the Performance Work Statement scrutinized per specific paragraphs; an unacceptable rating eliminates the offeror. Price will be evaluated for total cost across all periods and potential unbalanced pricing in CLINs or options. The government retains inspection and acceptance authority at the destination site, Ellsworth AFB, with payment processed through Wide Area WorkFlow. Contractor personnel must pass background checks, speak English proficiently, avoid conflicts of interest, and comply with strict security protocols including no weapons on installation and adherence to FOUO handling standards. All vehicles require

General Info

Firm fixed-price small business contract for K-12 school bus transportation at Ellsworth AFB FY26.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4690 28 Cons PkcView Agency

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ellsworth AFB, SD, 57706, USA

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SBA

Documents

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Past Performance Questionnaire for School Bus Services Source Selection

PDF•past-performance

Wage Determination No. 2015-5367 for South Dakota Counties

PDF•wage-determination

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation FA469026Q0017

PDF•amendment

PWS for School Bus Service at Ellsworth AFB May 2026

PDF•sow

Solicitation FA469026Q0017 - School Bus Service and Video Streaming

PDF•rfq

Performance Questionnaire for School Bus Services Source Selection

PDF•past-performance

FA4690-26-Q-0017 Attachment 4 Price Schedule for School Bus Service

XLSX•price-schedule

Ellsworth AFB School Bus Contract FY26 Q&A

PDF•q-and-a

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation FA469026Q0017

PDF•amendment

Performance Work Statement for School Bus Service Ellsworth AFB 2026

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3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 16

Combined Synopsis

Amendment 1Apr 21

Contract was updated

Amendment 2Apr 29

Contract was updated

Amendment 3May 4

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineMay 8

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/08/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4690 28 Cons Pkc

Contacts2 people available

OfficeELLSWORTH AFB, SD, 57706-4947, USA

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Office AddressELLSWORTH AFB, SD, 57706-4947, USA

Contacts

nd LT Christian Depollar

Jayna Clements

Full Description

***********************AMENDMENT 0002 NOTICE*********************

This solicitation has been amended. An update to the attachments has been made to update the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment and add the SF30 amendment. These updates only correct paragraph numbering in the PWS and do not change the nature or scope of the work.

***********************AMENDMENT 0001 NOTICE*********************

This solicitation has been amended. An update to the attachments has been made to add the Questions and Answers Attachment and the SF30 amendment.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO (FAR) Part 12. The 28th Contracting Squadron at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota has issued this solicitation, FA469026Q0017, as a request for quotation (RFQ) to compete and award a single Firm Fixed Price contract using RFO (FAR) Part 12 procedures for school bus transportation services in accordance with the attachments. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

DESCRIPTION: School bus services supporting Ellsworth Air Force Base. The contractor must provide and maintain the required number of school buses and drivers to transport between approximately 250 and 350 children in grades K through 12 to and from Box Elder, South Dakota. Transportation of students will be done conveniently and safely while complying with all federal, state, and local traffic and transportation laws.

This acquisition is 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.

(i) Reference Attach 1 – 1449 for information on line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s).

(ii) Reference Attach 1 – Date(s) and place(s) of performance and acceptance and f.o.b. point.

(iii) Reference Attach 1 – A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition.

(iv) Reference Attach 1 – A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition.

(v) Quotes are to be submitted via email to to 2d Lt Christian Depollar at christian.depollar.2@us.af.mil and SSgt Jayna Clements at jayna.clements@us.af.mil no later than 08 May 2026, 17:00 PM MDT. Quotes must be valid for 60 days..

(vi) Questions must be emailed to christian.depollar.2@us.af.mil before 27 April 2026, 17:00 PM MDT, and a memorandum with the answers will be added to this solicitation.

(vii) Small Business contractors submitting a quote must have and list within the quote, the vendors' assigned Cage Code and be registered and Active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to receive an award for this procurement.

(viii) Each vendor must have a reference complete the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 3). In accordance with the solicitation (Attachment 1), the reference who completes the questionnaire is also responsible for submitting it. The completed questionnaire must be submitted along with the vendor's expression of interest.

(ix) Furthermore, all vendors are required to complete the Price Schedule Excel document. This will provide a clearer understanding of the proposed pricing over the course of the contract.

Attachments:

Attach 1 - SF1449, FA469026Q0017

Attach 2 – Performance Work Statement

Attach 3 - Wage Determination

Attach 4 - Past Performance Questionnaire

Attach 5 - Price Schedule

**Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer**