SOLICITATION--USMA Supplemental Transportation Support West Point
Overview
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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 Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC-West Point) is issuing a DRAFT Solicitation for Supplemental Transportation Support (Charter) Services at West Point, NY. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for GSA Contract holders under NAICS 485510. The purpose of this draft is to gather industry feedback on the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) before finalization. Feedback and draft quotations are due by Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for "Off Campus Transport CHARTER Services (Bussing)" to support the United States Military Academy (USMA) cadets, staff, and faculty, excluding Base Operations Support (BOS). Key services include:
- Transportation of 1-50 personnel between USMA and area airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty, Stewart International).
- Transportation of USMA cadets to medical facilities within a 150-mile radius of West Point, NY.
- Utilization of a Contractor-Owned Contractor-Operated (COCO) vehicle fleet, with the contractor responsible for all maintenance and costs. No Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided.
- Services are required every day of the year, including federal holidays, with an anticipated 50% workload reduction from June 1 to July 31 annually.
Performance & Reporting
- Execute Transportation Movement Requests (TMRs) within requested timelines (24-hour notice for standard, 48-hour for overtime).
- Utilize the "USMA Transportation Application" system for TMRs.
- Provide written weekly updates on executed TMRs and submit a monthly "Operations Report" (CDRL-01).
- Conduct semi-annual Performance Management Reviews.
- Adherence to Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) of 98% for timeliness/quality and 100% for application access.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: Estimated Base Year from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four (4) option years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 485510 (Charter Bus Industry), with a size standard of $19,000,000.00.
- PSC: V119 (Other Cargo And Freight Services).
Eligibility & Special Requirements
- Offerors must be registered as Small Business GSA Contract holders under the appropriate NAICS code in SAM.gov, with current and valid UEI, CAGE Code, and GSA contract.
- Contractor personnel must adhere to security and compliance regulations, including Army Contractor Manpower Reporting, adjudication standards (NCIC-III, TSDB), obtaining installation access badges, and undergoing law enforcement background checks.
- Personnel must complete local iWATCH program training.
- Designate primary and alternate Points of Contact (POCs) for network access to the "USMA Transportation Application" system.
Submission & Evaluation (for DRAFT)
- Submission Deadline for Questions (RFI): Monday, March 9, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- Quotations Due: Monday, March 9, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- Submission Format: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, and Excel. Hard copies and digital copies on CD-ROM are required; electronic submissions via email or facsimile are not accepted.
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (Technical Brochure, Satisfactory FMCSA rating, GSA/DoD Approval), Past Performance (recent and relevant), and Price (reasonableness).
Notes
This is a DRAFT SOLICITATION intended for industry feedback. While the description anticipates finalization by February 24, 2026, the draft's RFI and quotation submission deadlines are March 9, 2026. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any posted changes or the final solicitation. The Government may employ AI tools in proposal evaluation.