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Tyndall AFB Youth Center Transportation Services

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FA481922TJD01Federal

Submission Closed06/17/2022, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # HE125427RELANDSTUHL

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Solicitation # AB-2026-06842

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Solicitation # AB-2026-06840

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4819 325 Cons Pkp

NAICS

485410 - School and Employee Bus Transportation

Place of Performance

Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Attachment+1.+PWS.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 2

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Notice updatedJun 7

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Response DeadlineJun 17

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Submission Closed

06/17/2022, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4819 325 Cons Pkp

Contacts2 people available

OfficeTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4819 325 Cons Pkp

Office AddressTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE PLEASE NOTE: POC email address was incorrect and have been replaced with the correct information (trivane.dennis.1.jm@us.af.mil). The Department of the Air Force, 325th Contracting Squadron (CONS), is seeking sources for contemplated School Bus transportation for the school age staff and children at Tyndall Air Force Base. Please see the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). DISCLAIMER: This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and IS NOT a request for quotation. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine the availability and capability of businesses to provide this service at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Contact with other than 325 CONS Government personnel by potential offerors or their employees regarding this project is prohibited. The tentative solicitation issue date is to be determined. Any future solicitation will be made available only on sam.gov. Interested Parties are solely responsible for monitoring the aforementioned website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates and/or amendments. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE: The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 485410, School and Employee Bus Transportation, with the corresponding size standard of $26.5 million. VENDOR RESPONSE/REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: It is requested that vendors respond to this sources sought notice with information in sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement. See the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). A final PWS will be issued at the time of solicitation (Date: TBD). Potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft PWS content. The government may not respond to or publish comments, resulting actions, changes, etc.; however, the draft PWS may or may not be revised based on feedback provided. Potential offerors are cautioned that proposals must be based on the actual RFQ, once posted, and not posted draft documents. SUBMISSION DETAILS/INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT 1. Your general company information to include: company names, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small), and NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under. 2. A capabilities statement that includes a brief description of experience in school children/staff transportation services. 3. Feedback on the Draft PWS (if applicable) Note: Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. The website is https://www.sam.gov. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet. Registration may take up to three weeks to process. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM CENTRAL TIME ON THURSDAY, 17 JUNE 2022. PACKAGES CAN BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO A1C TRIVANE DENNIS at trivane.dennis.1.jm@us.af.mil. Oral and mailed communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice. The Government WILL NOT provide a debriefing on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.