Shuttle Bus Rentals
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically Columbus AFB, is soliciting proposals for Shuttle Bus Rentals with drivers to support the America 250th Freedom Fest on July 4, 2026, at Columbus Air Force Base, MS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due May 15, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all materials, equipment, management, coordination, labor, and transportation required to shuttle visitors. This includes supplying five (5) buses, each with a minimum capacity of 44 passengers, along with qualified drivers. Drivers are required to arrive at 1:00 PM (1300L) at the Columbus AFB SAC Ramp for instructions and will operate from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM (1300L-2300L) on July 4, 2026. Drivers will receive breaks and require base access, subject to vehicle inspections.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Product Service Code (PSC): V222 (Passenger Motor Charter Service)
- NAICS Code: 485510 (Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems)
- Size Standard: $19,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Place of Performance: Walker Center (Building 1030), Columbus Air Force Base, MS 39710
- Period of Performance: July 4, 2026 (1:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
- Questions Due: May 11, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of Price and Technical Acceptance, with both factors considered equally.
Additional Notes
An updated Statement of Work (SOW) has been provided, detailing specific requirements and operational hours. Bidders must also review and comply with the Wage Determination (Attachment 2) issued under the Service Contract Act, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for covered occupations in the specified Mississippi counties. Primary contact is Holly Walters (holly.walters.2@us.af.mil, 662-434-7807).