Air Show transportation Services

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is soliciting quotations for charter bus and shuttle rental services to support the "Gunfighter Skies 2026" Open House event at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The contractor must provide 20 buses and/or shuttles (with an option for 5 additional vehicles), with a minimum of two vehicles meeting American Disability Act compliance standards and each capable of accommodating 44-60 passengers. Services are required for two days (May 16-17, 2026) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, transporting approximately 50,000 guests daily between parking locations and the venue. The contractor is responsible for all vehicle maintenance, fuel, repairs, driver staffing, and equipment inspections, with a technician required onsite with a maximum two-hour response time for any equipment issues. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis across three criteria: technical capability, price, and past performance (limited to three years of data), with award made to the offeror representing best value to the government. Quotations must be submitted by April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time to Contracting Officer Elizabeth Hughes and Contracting Specialist Cole Palmer, with submissions not to exceed 10 pages and including descriptive literature, past performance data, and proof of System for Award Management registration.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside with no limitation on the type of small business eligible, under NAICS code 485510 (Charter Bus Industry) with a size standard of $19.0 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in the available documentation. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement with payment terms of NET 30 and FOB Destination, with payment issued as a single lump sum within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice and satisfactory material inspection. The contractor must deliver all 20 buses to Mountain Home AFB no later than 7:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and maintain onsite technical support throughout both event days. Performance is scheduled for May 16-17, 2026, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Mountain Home, Idaho 83648, with the contractor assuming full operational responsibility including driver coordination, safety inspections, maintenance, and compliance with all federal and state laws and base security protocols.