Camp Darby Bus Contract for International School of Florence
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 Department of the Army has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to provide Bus Transportation Services for students attending the International School of Florence from Camp Darby, Italy. This non-personal service contract will support the DOWEA non-DoWDS School Program (NDSP). The solicitation is expected in July 2026, with quotations due by August 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the provision of transportation services for up to 5 students from Camp Darby, Pisa, Italy, to two primary locations in Florence, Italy: the International School of Florence (main site) and its Gymnasium. The contractor will be responsible for paying the Zona Traffico Limitato (ZTL) fee. Occasional adjustments to work hours and drop-off/pick-up locations may be requested to support school events. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be released with the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed Price contract.
- Service Code: V222 (Passenger Motor Charter Service)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Performance Period:
- Base Period: September 18, 2026 – July 31, 2027
- Option Year One: August 1, 2027 – July 31, 2028
- Option Year Two: August 1, 2028 – July 31, 2029
- Option Year Three: August 1, 2029 – July 31, 2030
- Option Year Four: August 1, 2030 – July 31, 2031
- Solicitation Release: July 2026
- Response Due: August 18, 2026 (1:00 PM Z)
- Published: June 22, 2026
Important Information
No site visit or pre-quote conference will be held. Offerors must ensure they have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), a CAGE/NCAGE number, and are actively registered in SAM.gov with current information, including completion of provision 52.212-3. Early registration is strongly advised to avoid delays.
Contact Information
- Primary: Sonia Zanobini,
sonia.zanobini2.ln@army.mil,00390509658762 - Secondary: brendan.a.deluca,
brendan.a.deluca.civ@army.mil,00390509658760