26REEUROPE_RFI_020226.pdf
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Department of Defense Education Activity
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Headquarters for student transportation services to support the military community in Europe. The RFI, numbered HE1254-26-RE-EUROPE, is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation or obligate the Government to future commitments.
DoDEA seeks full student transportation services beginning August 1, 2027, covering all personnel (drivers, safety aides, attendants, supervisors), vehicles, equipment, supplies, and services necessary to conduct daily commute, curricular, and co-curricular trips. Services must comply with DoDEA and Host Nation requirements. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation) with a $30.0 million size standard and PSC code V222 (Passenger Motor Charter). Vendors must submit responses by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 27, 2026, electronically to Esther.Yi@dodea.edu and Sidnie.Miranda@dodea.edu, with "HE1254-26-RE-EUROPE" in the subject line. Required submissions include: full responses to RFI questions (Enclosure 1), a capability statement not exceeding three pages with company information and qualifications, and a non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate comparing two-bell versus single-bell transportation system configurations based on sample route data. Vendors must submit a completed Non-Disclosure Agreement (Enclosure 3) to access the sample route list and bus stops. The Government will not reimburse respondents for submission costs.
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| 26REEUROPE_Encl 3_NDA.pdf | ||
| 26REEUROPE_Encl 1_RFI Questions.docx | DOCX document | |
| 26REEUROPE_Encl 2_ Single Vs 2-Bell Definitions.pdf |
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY
HEADQUARTERS
4800 MARK CENTER DRIVE
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22350-1400
HE1254-26-RE-EUROPE
Subject: Request for Information (RFI) for DoDEA Europe
1. Purpose
Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the Department of Defense Education
Activity (DoDEA) Procurement Office is currently conducting market research to gather insight, recommendations, and industry feedback regarding innovative and efficient approaches to delivering student transportation services.
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), Request for Quotations
(RFQ), and does not obligate the Government to any current or future commitments.
2. Scope of Work
DoDEA is seeking full student transportation services to the Military Community in
Europe. Prospective contractor shall provide all personnel including drivers, safety aide, safety attendant, supervision, services, supplies, vehicles, and/or equipment necessary to perform student transportation services. Contracted services shall comply with DoDEA and
Host Nation requirements for student transportation.
The period of performance for these services are anticipated to start on 01 August 2027.
For purposes of this acquisition, the North American Industrial 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.
3. Instructions
RFI Instructions
DoDEA is seeking information from qualified vendors, service providers, and industry partners with experience in student transportation, fleet management, logistics, routing technologies and related support services. The goal is to better understand industry capabilities, emerging technologies, and potential solutions that could enhance DoDEA’s operational efficiency, service quality, safety and cost-effectiveness.
Vendors are invited to response to the questions outlined in this RFI. Responses should be clear, concise, and based on vendor’s experience, capabilities and available solutions. DoDEA is particularly interested in practical insights, innovative ideas and proven approaches that could improve the efficiency and effectiveness of student transportation services.
DoDEA has sample route lists or bus stops available for vendors to review and respond to
Enclosure 1 RFI questions; however, vendors must submit a completed Enclosure 3: Non-
Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in order to obtain the sample route lists or bus stops.
Submission Instructions
Submissions and inquiries pertaining to this RFI must be sent electronically to
Esther.Yi@dodea.edu and Sidnie.Miranda@dodea.edu no later than 10:00am Eastern
Standard Time (EST) on 27 February 2026. Vendor’s email message shall state “HE1254-26-
RE-EUROPE” in the subject line. Telephone calls regarding this RFI will not be accepted.
4. Requested Information
DoDEA is requesting the following information in response to the subject RFI:
a. Responses to RFI Questions in Enclosure 1
Please submit full responses to each of the questions in “Requesting for Information: Europe
Student Transportation Services” document (Enclosure 1).
b. 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
c. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)
Using the sample route list/bus stop (Enclosure 4), please submit a non-binding ROM cost estimate if there is a cost difference between a 2-bell vs. a single bell system as indicated in question #2 of Enclosure 1. Please include an estimated cost for the 2-bell system and the estimated cost for a single bell system.
5. Disclaimer
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
6. List of Enclosures
• Enclosure 1: Request for Information: Europe Student Transportation Services (Daily
Commute, Curricular, and Co-Curricular Trips) Questions
• Enclosure 2: Single Bell Vs. Two Bell Definitions
• Enclosure 3: Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
• Enclosure 4: Sample Route List/Bus Stops*
*Note: Sample Route List/Bus Stops only available once vendor submits completed
Enclosure 3: NDA.
mailto:Esther.Yi@dodea.edu mailto:Sidnie.Miranda@dodea.edu
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