Spring 2026 Air Attaché Tour – California

The contract, identified as FA701426Q0098, is a Firm-Fixed-Price solicitation issued by the Department of the Air Force’s Foreign Liaison Office for ground transportation services in support of the Spring 2026 Air Attaché Tour in California. The work is scheduled for June 12–13, 2026, with primary operations occurring on June 12 between 0900 and 1700 within a 35-mile radius of Vandenberg Space Force Base. The contractor must provide a single luxury van or mini-coach with a 20-passenger capacity, equipped with a public address system, along with qualified drivers holding valid licenses, background clearances, and authorization to access secure military installations. A professional tour guide fluent in local history and culture must accompany the group, and an on-site contract manager—fluent in English and available throughout the operation—is required. All vehicle and driver documentation, including license plates and registrations, must be submitted no later than 14 days prior to performance, and dispatch information must be coordinated with base security. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, and only small business concerns eligible under SAM.gov may respond. Offerors must submit a three-volume proposal: administrative information (one page), technical approach (four pages), and pricing (one page), all formatted in Times New Roman 12-point font, single-spaced, with one-inch margins. Proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. EDT on May 19, 2026, and must be emailed to the designated contracting officer. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with technical acceptability assessed on a pass/fail basis across key criteria including transportation feasibility, schedule flexibility, flightline coordination, baggage handling, contingency planning, and compliance with base access protocols. Failure to meet any requirement may render an offer unacceptable. The contractor must also comply with FAR Subpart 7.5, DFARS 252.204-7024, OSHA standards, and avoid organizational conflicts of interest, including restrictions on employing Department of the Air Force personnel. No options are included, but the government reserves the right to make rescheduling decisions with as little as one hour’s notice, requiring exceptional operational flexibility. The contract will be awarded without negotiation to the only responsible small business offering the lowest