D‑Day 82 Transportation Support
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for D-Day 82 Transportation Support in Normandy, France. This Firm-Fixed-Price contract requires charter bus services for the 82nd Annual D-Day Commemoration events, supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF). Proposals are due March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal bus transportation services for approximately 600 personnel simultaneously. This includes:
- Multi-day transportation support from May 31 to June 9, 2026.
- Specific single-day support on June 5, 2026, for "USAREUR-AF Airborne Days," requiring three 50-passenger buses.
- Provision of all buses (50- and 25-passenger), licensed and insured drivers, fuel, tolls, parking, and coordination.
- Compliance with all host-nation (French) transportation laws, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Buses must be kept clean and sanitized.
- Contractor personnel must wear uniforms and identification badges.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Period of Performance: May 31, 2026 – June 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Normandy, France (approx. 200 km radius from Sainte-Mère-Église)
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 2:00 PM Z
- Published: March 10, 2026
Performance & Requirements
The contractor must develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP). Performance will be evaluated against a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), with objectives including PWS compliance and management operations, aiming for a >95% compliant rate or zero safety/environmental discrepancies. Key personnel include an English-speaking Program Manager and Alternate PM. Deliverables include the QCP, installation pass log, key personnel information, OCI plan, host nation safety notifications, and driver qualifications.
Additional Notes
Foreign entities bidding on this contract may need to complete IRS Form W-14, "Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments," to claim potential tax exemptions under section 5000C.