Passenger transportation services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 U.S. Embassy in Vienna, Austria, is planning to issue a solicitation for Passenger Transportation Services to support the transportation needs of the U.S. Tri-Mission in Vienna. This is a Presolicitation notice, indicating the full solicitation is not yet ready to be issued. The contract will be an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide drivers and vehicles, primarily high-level Sedans and Vans. Transportation needs can vary significantly, from a single passenger requiring one vehicle for one ride to up to 100 vehicles and drivers simultaneously for large visits lasting up to three weeks.
Key requirements for the contractor include:
- Personnel: At least 5 permanently hired drivers and the ability to provide a minimum of 15 employee names (drivers and dispatchers) for security clearance. Drivers must be regularly trained in safe driving practices, exhibit good manners, and be dressed professionally (suit and tie).
- Vehicles: At least 6 directly registered vehicles, which must be clean and in good condition.
- Operations: If more than 10 vehicles/drivers are utilized concurrently, the company must provide a dedicated dispatcher during the requested hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One base year and three option years, if exercised by the Government.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: March 18, 2026
- Response Date (Placeholder): May 7, 2026 (Note: This is a placeholder for the presolicitation; the actual solicitation is not yet issued).
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria are not specified in this presolicitation notice.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The U.S. Embassy in Austria will launch the full solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it becomes available. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for future updates. For inquiries, contact Zahid Raja (rajazm@state.gov) or Norbert Tritscher (tritschern@state.gov).