Notice ID: 06cce831e4424f82912dfc26891c1b85Sources Sought
DoWEA Daily Commute Student Transportation Services to the Baumholder Military Community, Germany
Archived on October 10, 2026. Sources Sought posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE (DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA)) on September 18, 2026. Solicitation HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDER.
NAICS 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Place of performance: Baumholder. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
- Purpose
Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the DoWEA Procurement Office is currently conducting market research to identify companies capable of and qualified to provide Daily Commute (DC) student bus transportation services in support of the Baumholder Military Community in Germany.
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for conducting market research and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or Request for Quotations (RFQ), and does not obligate the Government to any current or future commitments.
- Scope of Work (Draft)
DoWEA is seeking full student transportation services to the Baumholder Military Community in Germany. The prospective contractor shall provide all personnel, including drivers, safety attendants, supervision, services, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform student transportation services. Contracted services shall comply with DoWEA and Host Nation requirements for student transportation.
Please see the attached draft PWS for additional information. Please note that the draft PWS is subject to change prior to issuance of the solicitation.
The period of performance for these services will begin on 01 August 2027.
For purposes of this acquisition, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 485410, School and Employee Bus Transportation, Size Standard, $30.0M. The Product Service Code (PSC) is V222, Transportation/Travel/Relocation/Travel/Lodging/Recruitment: Passenger Motor Charter.
- Requested Information
If your company is interested, capable, and qualified to provide these services, please submit the following information:
- Statement of Interest
Please indicate your interest in participating in this potential requirement.
- Capability Statement (Maximum of 3 pages)
Please provide a brief description of your company’s qualifications, relevant experience, and technical capabilities to meet the draft scope of work. Include:
- Company name, address, and point of contact
- CAGE/NCAGE code and Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Business size and socio-economic status (e.g. small business, 8(a), HUBZone), if applicable
- Relevant past performance examples
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)
Please submit a non-binding ROM cost estimate based on the draft scope. This estimate is for planning purposes only and will not be considered a formal quote. Please use Attachment 1, ROM, to provide your non-binding ROM cost estimate.
- Submission Instructions
Submissions and inquiries pertaining to this RFI must be sent electronically to Zlata Dale at zlata.dale@dodea.edu and Sidnie Miranda at sidnie.miranda@dodea.edu no later than 12:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 25 September 2026. Vendors’ email message shall state “HE125427REBAUMHOLDER” in the subject line. Telephone calls regarding this RFI will not be accepted.
- Disclaimer
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with FAR 15.101(c)(3), the Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested, and responses will be treated as information only and not as a proposal.
Please note that vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time an offer/quotation/proposal is due to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Therefore, only businesses with an active SAM registration will be eligible to receive any resultant contract with the DoWEA.
Overview
Agency:
Department of WarDepartment of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)
Office:DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITY
Posted:September 18, 2026
NAICS:485410: School and Employee Bus Transportation
Last Updated:Oct 10, 2026
PSC:V222: TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: PASSENGER MOTOR CHARTER
Response Deadline:
Set-Aside:No Set aside used
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Baumholder
Award Overview
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Contacts
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Zlata Dale
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Sidnie Miranda
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| Sources Sought | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | Sep 18, 2026 | 162.01 KB | |||
| Sources Sought | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | Sep 18, 2026 | 33.67 KB | |||
| Sources Sought | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | Sep 18, 2026 | 841.29 KB | |||
| Sources Sought | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | Sep 18, 2026 | 162 KB | |||
| Sources Sought | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | Sep 18, 2026 | 162 KB | |||
| Sources Sought | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | Sep 18, 2026 | 32.29 KB | |||
| Sources Sought | DEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA) | Sep 18, 2026 | 162 KB |
Lifecycle
Solicitation:
HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDER- Market Research
Pre-solicitation or formal solicitation typically follows within 30–180 days. (estimate)
- 4×Market ResearchCurrentSep 3, 2026
DoWEA Daily Commute Student Transportation Services to the Baumholder Military Community, Germany
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
HE1254-27-RE-BAUMHOLDER
Archive Date
Oct 10, 2026
Office Address
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400