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Student Bus Transportation Operator

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Response Deadline10/30/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Student Bus Transportation Operator to provide student transport services for prime contractors on Department of Defense Education Activity projects in Landstuhl, Germany. The scope of work includes managing daily commute routes for between 451 and 650 students, as well as completing 400 curricular and 400 co-curricular runs annually. Operations require navigating both military installation housing and Host Nation roadways using school buses that meet all DoWEA and Host Nation compliance standards. To ensure the safe transport of students to schools and authorized activities, all drivers must successfully pass criminal background screenings. This requirement falls under NAICS code 485410. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of HE125427RELANDSTUHL.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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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

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PostedOct 16

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Response DeadlineOct 30

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10/30/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DOD Education Activity

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Performs student transport for prime contractors on DoWEA projects in Landstuhl, Germany. Operates daily commute routes for 451-650 students, plus 400 curricular and 400 co-curricular runs annually. Navigates Host Nation roadways and military installation housing. Uses school buses compliant with Host Nation and DoWEA requirements. Drivers must pass criminal background screening. Delivers safe transport of students to schools and authorized activities.

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