Charter Bus Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Air Force is soliciting proposals for Charter Bus Services to transport 55 personnel for two separate trips in 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with quotations due by March 13, 2026. The contract type will be Firm Fixed Price.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a large Motor Coach Bus with two simultaneous coach drivers for non-stop transportation of 55 personnel between Malmstrom AFB, MT, and Camp Guernsey, WY. The scope includes all transportation costs, fuel, and per-diem for drivers. Two trips are scheduled:
- Trip 1: April 11, 2026 – April 18, 2026
- Trip 2: August 22, 2026 – August 29, 2026
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 485510 (Bus Charter Service) with a size standard of $20,000,000.00
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time (20:00:00Z)
- Published Date: February 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Pick-up and drop-off at Bldg 219 parking lot, Malmstrom AFB, MT, with destination Camp Guernsey, WY.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest priced quotation that meets all required specifications. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and ensure quotations conform to the "Instructions to Offerors" for completeness. The evaluation process includes checking for completeness, ranking by price, and compliance with specifications.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Contractor must be a US-owned company with US citizen employees.
- Contractor personnel require installation access approval for Malmstrom AFB, MT. Specific criteria for access denial are outlined, including criminal history, watch list appearances, and fraudulent information.
- Vehicles and operators must comply with Montana, Wyoming, and MAFB traffic laws.
- Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons on Malmstrom AFB.
- Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses apply, covering payment, contract administration, and representations and certifications.
Contact Information
- Primary: Barek Webster (barek.webster@us.af.mil, 406-731-4004)
- Secondary: Rhiannon DeForest (rhiannon.deforest.2@us.af.mil, 406-731-4009)