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Student Transportation Services to the Fort Knox, Kentucky Military Community.

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HE125426DE041Federal

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The contract awards student transportation services to the Fort Knox, Kentucky military community under solicitation number HE125426DE041, with an award notice posted on July 16, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses can compete for and receive this award, and it falls under NAICS code 485410, which covers school and employee bus transportation. The award is managed by the Department of Defense Education Activity, operating out of its office in Alexandria, Virginia, with the primary place of performance centered at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The contract supports the transportation needs of students within the military community, ensuring safe and timely transit for school-related activities. Point of contact for inquiries is Esther Yi, with Batsaikhan Usukh as the secondary contact, both reachable via email through the Department of Defense Education Activity. The opportunity was made available through the SAM.gov platform, with detailed information accessible via the provided UI link. This award reflects the Department of Defense’s commitment to delivering essential services to military families by prioritizing small business participation and maintaining reliable transportation infrastructure for student populations on the Fort Knox installation.

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Small business contract for student transportation at Fort Knox, Kentucky, awarded by DoDEA under NAICS 485410.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DOD Education ActivityView Agency

Contract Value

$19,998,205.29

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Fort Knox, KY, 40121, USA

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AVALON CONTRACTING INCView Profile

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DOD Education Activity
Contacts2 people available
OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA
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Department Of Defense → DOD Education Activity
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Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA
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Esther Yi
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Batsaikhan Usukh
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