Blue Bird Bus Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 proposals for Blue Bird Bus Repair services in Boring, OR. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial services, specifically for body damage repair. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due March 23, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the repair of body damage on a Blue Bird bus, as detailed in the solicitation and an attached "Blue bid bus repair schedule of items." Repairs must be completed no later than June 30, 2026, or 90 days after authorization to perform repairs and delivery to the service location, whichever is longer. Delivery of the repaired bus will be within 5 days of the center being notified of the notice to proceed.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Requirements contract.
- Period of Performance: March 24, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Questions Due: March 18, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
- Offers Due: March 23, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
- Published: March 16, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Darlene.Chase@usda.gov. Submissions require three separate attachments: Technical Capability (Word or PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (Excel). Award will be made to the offeror providing the most advantageous quote based on:
- Technical Factors: Equipment, Availability, and Licenses.
- Past Performance: Assessed for recency, relevancy, and assigned an Acceptable or Unacceptable rating.
- Price: The primary evaluation factor for determining award.
Important Amendment Notes
An amendment clarifies that bidders should disregard "Section C - Appendix and Attachments" and refer to "sections" instead of "attachments." Additionally, the "Statement of Objectives" should be disregarded in favor of "Section III - Description of Requirements," which must include documentation supporting any brand name descriptions.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Darlene Chase at darlene.chase@usda.gov.