Blue Bird Bus Repair

SOL #: 12318726Q0045Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA FOREST SERVICE

WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, United States

Place of Performance

Boring, OR

NAICS

Automotive Body (811121)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Vehicular Equipment Components (J025)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/03a4e8431ba3454fac9efa789a675cb4/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 13, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 23, 2026, 2:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for Blue Bird Bus Repair services in Boring, OR. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial products/services, specifically for body damage repair on a Blue Bird bus. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due March 23, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the repair of body damage on a Blue Bird bus, as detailed in an estimate and an attached "Blue bid bus repair schedule of items." The service involves motor vehicle accident repair to restore the bus to operational condition.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Requirements contract.
Period of Performance: March 24, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Delivery: Repairs must be completed within 45 days after receipt of order, or no later than June 30, 2026, or 90 days after authorization, whichever is longer. Delivery of the bus to the service location is expected within 5 days of the center being notified of the notice to proceed.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Product Service Code: J025 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Vehicular Equipment Components.
Place of Performance: Boring, OR, United States.

Submission & Evaluation

Questions Due: March 18, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
Answers Posted: March 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST on SAM.gov.
Offers Due: March 23, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to Darlene.Chase@usda.gov. Offers must include three separate attachments: Technical Capability (Word or PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (Excel).
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror providing the most advantageous quote based on:
1. Technical Factor(s): Equipment, Availability, and Licenses.
2. Past Performance: Assessed for recency, relevancy, and assigned an Acceptable or Unacceptable rating.
3. Price: The primary evaluation factor, with competitive offers expected to determine reasonableness.