David Infante

AMD2-DoWEA - Safety Aides and Attendant Services, Mainland, Japan

The contract awards services for Safety Aides and Attendant Services under solicitation number HE125426DE036, directed by the DOD Education Activity, a component of the Department of Defense, with the office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The work is to be performed on the mainland of Japan, supporting the educational and safety needs of military-affiliated students and personnel. The North American Industry Classification System code 485410 identifies this as a transit and ground transportation service, though the specific nature of the safety and attendant duties is implied to involve logistical and personal support rather than transportation. There is no set-aside designation, meaning the contract is open to all eligible businesses without preference for small, veteran-owned, or other specialized categories. The primary point of contact for the opportunity is Dustin B. Fazzini, with David Infante as the secondary contact, both reachable via official DODEA email addresses. The notice was posted on July 14, 2026, indicating the award has already been made, and further details can be accessed through the SAM.gov workspace link provided.

Department Of DefenseVA, JPN

NAICS

485410

School and Employee Bus Transportation

PSC

V222

Transportation, Travel, and Relocation Services

HE125426DE036

Awarded

Awarded

DoWEA Safety Aide and Attendant Services for Student Transportation in Okinawa, Japan (AMD2)

The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity is awarding a contract for Safety Aide and Attendant Services to support student transportation in Okinawa, Japan, under solicitation number HE125426DE038. This contract, posted on July 14, 2026, falls under NAICS code 485410 for school and employee bus transportation and is not subject to any setaside provisions. The work will be performed exclusively in Okinawa, with no specific city identified for performance. The contracting office is located in Alexandria, Virginia, and is managed under the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Primary point of contact is David Infante, reachable at david.infante@dodea.edu, with Dustin Fazzini as the secondary contact at dustin.fazzini@dodea.edu. The contract award is visible through the SAM.gov workspace link provided, and the services are intended to ensure safe and reliable transportation for DoD students in the region.

Department Of DefenseJP-47, JPN

NAICS

485410

School and Employee Bus Transportation

PSC

V212

Transportation, Travel, and Relocation Services

HE125426DE038

Awarded

Federal15

DoWEA Pacific South District, On-Board Video Surveillance System (OBVSS) Services For School Transportation Vehicles Okinawa, Japan (AMD2)

The contract solicitation, identified as HE125426QE047, is issued by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) for On-Board Vehicle Surveillance System (OBVSS) services to support school transportation vehicles across Okinawa, Japan. The scope requires the contractor to provide full lifecycle management of digital video and audio surveillance systems on DoWEA-owned buses, microbuses, and vans, including installation, periodic removal and reinstallation during fleet turnover, preventive and corrective maintenance, training of government personnel, and ongoing system diagnostics. The contractor must own the OBVSS equipment and be officially authorized by the equipment manufacturer to import, service, and maintain the hardware and software, which must include Windows 11-compatible playback applications approved by DoWEA IT. All work is performed at controlled military installations requiring advance coordination, strict escort protocols, adherence to base regulations, and compliance with heightened security measures including physical searches of personnel and vehicles. The contract includes a base period from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with five optional periods extending through January 31, 2032, and a potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. Pricing is structured as firm fixed price per unit for installations, biannual maintenance, corrective repairs, and material replacements with a $5,000 NTE cap. The contractor must comply with specific delivery and reporting timelines, submitting installation diagrams, maintenance schedules, system performance reports, and repair logs within strict deadlines, all monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that enforces 100% compliance across all performance metrics. Payment must be processed electronically via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) using designated DoDAACs, and the contractor must hold an active SAM registration, provide a valid CAGE code and TIN, and submit numerous certifications, including security exclusions and cloud computing representations. Proposals must be submitted by email to designated points of contact by June 4, 2026, structured into four volumes with precise formatting, and must include a one-page administrative letter containing all required identifiers. The award will be based on best value analysis considering technical approach, past performance, and total price, with all representations and certifications serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate.

Department Of DefenseJP-47, JPN

NAICS

485410

School and Employee Bus Transportation

PSC

R499

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted May 21, 2026

HE125426QE047

Closed

Federal19

DoWEA Safety Aide and Attendant Services for Student Transportation in Okinawa, Japan (AMD2)

This solicitation, identified as HE125426QE044, is a combined synopsis and request for quote issued by the Department of Defense Education Activity for Safety Aide and Attendant Services for student transportation in Okinawa, Japan. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity arrangement with a base year running from 1 August 2026 through 31 July 2027, followed by four one-year option periods and a possible six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. The requirement involves ensuring the safe transport of students, including those in Special Education programs, with strict adherence to staffing, safety, training, and reporting standards outlined in the Performance Work Statement. All personnel must be U.S. citizens with favorable non-sensitive background investigations, fluent in both English and the host nation language, and certified in CPR, First Aid, and Epinephrine Auto-Injector administration. Contract Managers and Alternates must be located within 40 miles of the installation and available 24/7, with the ability to respond to emergencies within 30 minutes. The Government will evaluate offers based on Staffing Capability as the most important factor, followed by Past Performance, Price, and Representations and Certifications, which serves as a mandatory pass/fail gate. Non-compliance with any requirement in Factor 4 results in immediate disqualification. Pricing must be submitted for all base and option periods, but no unit or total cost values are provided in the solicitation; vendors must complete Attachment 5 with their proposed rates. Vendors must comply with stringent submission protocols: a completed Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment 7) must be emailed to both the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than 11:00 a.m. EDT on 23 April 2026 to gain access to restricted Route List and Commuting Area Zone information. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted electronically by 11:00 a.m. EDT on 28 April 2026, with the final quote due no later than 11:00 a.m. EDT on 19 May 2026 following two prior amendments extending the deadline. Quotes must be sent via email to the designated officials with the exact subject line “Quote for HE125426QE044,” must not exceed 10 MB, and must be in separate

Department Of DefenseOkinawa, Japan., JP-47, JPN

NAICS

485410

School and Employee Bus Transportation

PSC

V212

Transportation, Travel, and Relocation Services

Posted May 12, 2026

HE125426QE044

Closed