D‑Day 82 Transportation Support

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W564KV26QA031, issued on March 10, 2026, is for transportation services to support the D-Day 82nd Annual D-Day Commemoration Ceremony. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract.

• Item 0001AA: Transportation Services per PWS Para 5.1.1 and all sub-paragraphs.

• Item 0001AB: Transportation Services per PWS Para 5.1.2.

• The core requirement is to provide charter bus transportation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance:

  • For 0001AA: May 31, 2026, to June 09, 2026.
  • For 0001AB: Delivery required on June 05, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Both items are to be performed at 0007 HQ HQ USAREUR-AF AUG, UNIT 29351, APO AE 09005-0000, UNITED STATES.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: March 25, 2026, at 02:00 PM Local Time.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to Kwaku.opoku.mil@army.mil and judy.i.biboum.mil@army.mil. Email attachments should not exceed 10 MB and must be in PDF format or as otherwise stated.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Factor 1 (Technically Approved): Based on Scope and Magnitude of Effort, evaluated for consistency with PWS 5.1 and other documentation.
  • Factor 2 (Lowest Price): Total Evaluated Price (TEP) will be calculated by summing all CLINs. Prices must be fully loaded and include all fees, overheads, G&A, insurance, profits, etc. Shipping charges are FOB Destination to France.
  • Factor 3 (Supplier Performance Risk): Assessed based on information in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

• Award Basis: The government will award to the offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation, is evaluated as Acceptable under the Technical Factor and Supplier Performance Risk Factor, and is the Lowest Price.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED".

• NAICS Code: 485510 (Bus Charter Service).

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, and tax relief for foreign procurements.

• Funds are not currently available for this acquisition; no award will be made until appropriated funds are available.

• Offerors are cautioned that the government does not intend to hold formal communications, clarifications, or discussions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is IRS Form W-14, "Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments." It is used by foreign entities to certify their eligibility for exemptions from certain U.S. federal procurement taxes, specifically under section 5000C of the Internal Revenue Code, based on international agreements or the origin of goods/services.

• Part I: Identification: Collects information about the foreign contracting party and the acquiring U.S. agency.
• Part II: Exemption Based on an International Agreement: Allows certification for relief from tax under section 5000C via an international agreement (e.g., a tax treaty).
• Part III: Exemption Based on International Procurement Agreement or Goods/Services Produced/Performed in the U.S.: Allows certification for exemptions related to international procurement agreements or if goods/services are produced/performed within the U.S.
• Part IV: Explanation: Requires detailed explanations for claimed exemptions, including the specific agreement, basis for eligibility, countries of origin, and allocation of contract price between exempt and nonexempt amounts.
• Part V: Certificate: A sworn statement by the foreign person or authorized representative.

Foreign entities bidding on U.S. federal contracts may need to complete and submit this form to claim tax exemptions. Bidders should review the form and its instructions to understand the requirements for certifying their eligibility for tax relief, which could impact the overall cost of performing the contract. The acquiring agency will require this form to determine withholding obligations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide non-personal bus transportation services for the D-Day 82nd Annual D-Day Commemoration Ceremony in Normandy, France, supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF).

• Provide charter bus transportation for Soldiers to various locations and ceremonies throughout Normandy, France.

• Transport approximately 600 passengers simultaneously, utilizing 50-passenger and 25-passenger buses.

• Specific support required on June 5, 2026, for "USAREUR-AF Airborne Days" with three 50-passenger buses.

• Bus routes and ceremony locations will be provided post-award.

• Contractor personnel must wear uniforms and identification badges.

• Drivers must be licensed and insured according to French laws and regulations.

• Buses must be kept clean and sanitized.

• Contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Key performance objectives include compliance with PWS provisions, management operations, contractor-furnished items, specific tasks, and applicable publications.

• Performance thresholds generally require >95% compliant rate or 0 safety/environmental discrepancies.

• Period of Performance (POP): May 31, 2026 – June 9, 2026.

• Radius of operation: Approximately 200 kilometers from Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable French laws and regulations, including safety and environmental standards.

• Personnel must undergo background checks and adhere to security requirements (e.g., identification badges, OPSEC).

• Drivers must not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs and are prohibited from smoking on buses.

• Contractor must provide key personnel: an English-speaking Program Manager (PM) and an Alternate PM.

• Specific deliverables include QCP, initial installation pass log, key personnel information, OCI plan, host nation safety notifications, and driver qualifications.