DoDEA-Europe Daily Commute and Special Needs Student Transportation Service, Vicenza, Italy

SOL #: HE125426RE008Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of Defense Education Activity (Dodea)
DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, United States

Place of Performance

VICENZA, Italy

NAICS

School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410)

PSC

Passenger Motor Charter Service (V222)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Jan 16, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 17, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 26, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is soliciting proposals for an Unrestricted Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Daily Commute and Special Needs Student Transportation Services in Vicenza, Italy. This opportunity, identified as HE125426RE008-0001, aims to secure comprehensive transportation services for the Vicenza School Complex. Proposals are due by February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The contract requires the provision of safe, professional, and compliant student transportation services, including daily commutes and specialized transportation for students with special needs (SPED). Key services include:

  • Personnel: Providing qualified drivers, safety attendants, and safety aides.
  • Vehicles: Supplying various passenger capacity vehicles (01-08, 01-16, 28-32, 33-53 passengers) that meet safety and regulatory standards.
  • Operations: Establishing and managing bus routes, schedules, and stops in collaboration with the Government.
  • Safety & Security: Implementing rigorous safety procedures, vehicle inspections, emergency response protocols, and providing security telephone and training services (OPSEC).
  • Reporting: Submitting various reports, including personnel lists, bus stop time reports, vehicle lists, and accident/incident reports.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
  • Period of Performance: A potential 5-year period, consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, with an additional 6-month extension option per FAR 52.217-8.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
  • NAICS Code: 485410 (Passenger Motor Charter Service), with a size standard of $30.5 million.
  • Place of Performance: Vicenza, Italy.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted via email to Ms. Jiabao Peng and Ms. Marcia Lee. Evaluation will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff approach considering four factors:

  1. Technical Approach: Most important, comprising Staffing Capability and Vehicle Capability (equal importance). Bidders must detail personnel qualifications, vehicle specifications, and management plans using Attachment 2.
  2. Past Performance: Evaluated based on recency (within 3 years), relevancy (similar scope, magnitude, complexity), and quality. Offerors must submit up to three references using Attachment 3 and ensure references complete Attachment 4 (PPQ).
  3. Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness using Attachment 5.
  4. Representations and Certifications: Must be accurately completed, including various FAR/DFARS clauses and supporting documentation for responsibility determination (Attachment 6 and Enclosures).

Key Dates & Actions

  • Questions Due: February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment 7) Due: February 20, 2026, 11:00 AM EST. Submission is mandatory to receive route information (Attachments 7a and 7b).
  • Proposals Due: February 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
  • SAM Registration: Offerors must have an active record in SAM.gov by the proposal due date.

People

Points of Contact

Marcia E. LeePRIMARY
Jiabao PengSECONDARY

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