USAG Grafenwoehr Volksfest Buss Shuttle Service

The contract is for the provision of public on-post bus shuttle services for the 65th German-American Volksfest at USAG Grafenwoehr, Bavaria, from 31 July to 2 August 2026, with daily operations running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. each day. The contractor must provide sixteen 44-passenger or larger buses with drivers, ensuring safe transportation of visitors between the PX/Commissary locations at Tower Barracks and Rose Barracks, the Volksfest grounds, and designated parking areas. The service is classified as a non-personal services contract under NAICS code 485113, with no set-aside provisions. The contract will be awarded as a result of this presolicitation, with responses due by 9 July 2026, and the contracting office is located in APO, AE. The Performance Work Statement, along with Technical Exhibit A and B and the attached route PowerPoint, define the scope, deliverables, and performance requirements. The contractor is required to submit a Quality Control Plan within three business days of award, including organizational structure, bus schedules, and emergency procedures for drivers, and must also provide an installation pass log and evidence of background checks conducted through the German Police Station in Eschenbach. Drivers must pass a pre-announced test drive and demonstrate knowledge of alternate routes in case of traffic disruptions. All personnel must comply with German law and AE Regulation 190-16, possess a valid Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis issued within the prior four months, and hold necessary work and residence permits under the NATO SOFA Supplementary Agreement. Unfavorable background check results must be reported within five business days. The contractor is liable for any damage to government property due to failure to exercise reasonable care and is prohibited from using any government-related information, images, or contract details for marketing purposes. A Contracting Officer’s Representative will be appointed to oversee technical compliance, conduct inspections, and communicate performance issues but has no authority to obligate funds or modify contract terms. The contractor must attend post-award and progress meetings at no additional cost to the government, in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5, and adhere to organizational conflict of interest standards as defined under FAR Subpart 9.5. Service Contract Reporting via SAM.gov is mandatory, and the Government will evaluate performance strictly through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that establishes performance thresholds and