Transportation Services- National Institute of Corrections
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons is soliciting quotes for Transportation Services for the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) in Aurora, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The acquisition is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 15BNAS26Q00000011) for commercial services. Quotes are due by February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET (08:00 CT).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide weekday and weekend coach bus transportation for training participants between their hotel accommodations (within a 30-mile radius of the NCA Training Center) and the National Corrections Academy (NCA) at 11900 E. Cornell Ave., Aurora, CO 80014. Services include providing and maintaining 21-passenger mini coaches and 55-passenger large coaches, qualified drivers, mechanics, and support personnel. The contractor must be prepared to accommodate up to 150 participants and NIC employees per day across multiple concurrent training events. Buses must be air-conditioned, heated, and comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Drivers must possess a valid commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement, be at least 21 years old, and have no moving violations in the last two years. A minimum of one bus or vehicle equipped for disabled passengers is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) for fuel (estimated at 15% of CLIN price, tied to EIA data for Rocky Mountain PADD 4 Diesel retail prices).
- Period of Performance: A 6-month base period (April 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026), four (4) one-year option periods, and an optional 6-month extension (October 1, 2030 - March 31, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The NAICS code is 485510 (Passenger Motor Charter Service) with a size standard of $19.0 million. (Note: One document summary also mentioned Women-Owned Small Business, but the primary set-aside is Total Small Business).
- Place of Performance: Aurora, CO.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made using Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. Evaluation factors include:
- Factor 1: Technical Acceptability (evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, demonstrating capability, expertise, resources, and planning ability).
- Factor 2: Past Performance (evaluated for relevance and recency for offers with the lowest price; an "unknown" past performance will be considered "acceptable").
- Factor 3: Price (total evaluated price, including options). Proposals deemed unrealistic in terms of program commitments or price may be rejected.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must complete and submit a Business Management Questionnaire (Attachment 3) detailing work distribution, past contracts, bank references, and UEI numbers. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Blaize Shrake (bshrake@bop.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Brooke Wilson (b1wilson@bop.gov)