Student Transportation Services for the Wiesbaden Military Community, Germany
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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 Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is soliciting proposals for Student Transportation Services for the Wiesbaden Military Community, Germany. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFP) for commercial services, seeking a contractor to provide safe and reliable transportation for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Proposals are due by February 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive student transportation services, including:
- Daily Commute (DC) Student Transportation Services (STS).
- Special Needs Student Transportation Services (STS), including vehicles with specific capabilities (e.g., wheelchair lifts).
- Curricular and Co-Curricular Transportation Services.
- Provision of Safety Attendants and specialized training for drivers and students. Services must adhere to DoDEA and Host Nation requirements, prioritizing passenger safety and on-time performance.
Contract Details & Period
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2031, with potential extensions via FAR 52.217-8.
- Minimum Guarantee: EUR 2,500.00.
- NAICS Code: 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation).
- Product Service Code: V222 (Passenger Motor Charter Service).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value Tradeoff approach based on four factors: Technical Approach (most important), Past Performance, Price, and Representations and Certifications. Technical Approach is weighted more heavily than Past Performance, and both combined are more important than Price. Offerors must carefully address staffing and vehicle capabilities in their technical proposals, as failure to answer mandatory questions will result in an "Unacceptable" rating for Factor 1. Past performance references must be recent (within 3 years) and relevant to student transportation services.
Key Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (Attachment 7): Submit by February 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST, to receive restricted attachments (Route List and Commuting Area Zone information). Failure to submit may lead to ineligibility.
- Questions Submission: Electronically by February 13, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST.
- Proposal Submission: Via email to Sidnie Miranda (Sidnie.Miranda@DoDEA.edu) and Esther Yi (Esther.Yi@DoDEA.edu) by February 26, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST.
- Email Size: Proposals must be virus-free, legible, and emails over 10 MB will be rejected.
- Mandatory Forms: Offerors must complete various representations and certifications, including those related to responsibility matters, trafficking in persons, and telecommunications equipment. An active and accurate SAM.gov registration is required.
Important Notes
The current requirement is being performed under contract HE1254-21-D-2002. Offerors are advised to review all amendments, particularly Amendment 0001 and 0002, which updated FAR clauses, Attachment 2 (Technical), and Attachment 3 (Past Performance), and provided responses to questions.