Charter Buses for AEDC 75th Anniversary
Overview
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Original Source
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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 Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable businesses for providing four (4) 56-passenger charter buses for the Arnold 75th Anniversary event. These buses will support base tours for an estimated 4,000 personnel. Responses are due March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for four (4) 56-passenger charter buses to provide transportation on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AEDC, Arnold AFB, TN. Buses must feature climate control, a PA system, TV screens, be ADA compliant, and include a functioning bathroom. Drivers must be provided and be eligible to access the Air Force installation (no criminal record) and possess a valid driver's license.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 485510 – Charter Bus Industry
- PSC: V222 – Transportation/Travel/Relocation-Travel, Lodging, Recruitment: Passenger Motor Charter
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Anticipated Service Date: June 27, 2026
Submission Details
Interested businesses should submit responses electronically to Leslie R. McGowan (leslie.mcgowan@us.af.mil) with the subject line "Sources Sought – Charter Buses for AEDC 75th Anniversary". Submissions must include:
- Company information (name, address, phone, POC, email)
- Business size (large, small, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB)
- CAGE Code and SAM.gov UEI
- Feedback on Attachment 1 – Technical Requirements
- Available Government contract vehicles (e.g., GSA, FSS)
- Brief capabilities statement
- Total estimated price for the contemplated acquisition
Purpose & Potential Set-Aside
This is a market research effort to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses. The results will inform the procurement method, which could lead to a sole source acquisition, a small business set-aside (in full or in part), or full and open competition. This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Quotation/Proposal (RFQ/RFP). The Government is not obligated to award a contract, and no funds are available for response preparation.