Battlefield staff rides (BSR) renewal contract

The U.S. Army Regional Contracting Office (RCO) Bavaria is soliciting proposals for Battlefield Staff Rides (BSR) services to support the 7th Army Training Command's Combined Arms Training Center and U.S. Army Europe's subordinate commands. The procurement seeks comprehensive leadership development services including battlefield terrain walks, historical analysis, en-route instruction, bus transportation, hotel accommodations, and meals across multiple European historical battle sites. Offerors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience within the past eight years, with at least one contract reference showing performance of at least one year totaling $500,000 or more. The government will evaluate proposals on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering technical qualifications and supplier performance risk assessment. The proposal due date is January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central European Time, with proposals to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and RCO Bavaria mailbox in PDF format with a maximum attachment size of 10 MB per email.

This is a single-award, Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with no set-aside designation, open to all qualified commercial contractors. The contract carries a guaranteed minimum value of $5,000 and a maximum value of $15,294,484 over a five-year ordering period from May 27, 2026 through May 26, 2031. The pricing schedule includes multiple line items covering 1-to-5-day battlefield staff rides with options for base student groups (25 students) and additional students, meals, single room accommodations, and other specialized support services. The place of performance is Bavaria, Germany, specifically at Camp Normandy in Grafenwoehr, with battlefield locations spanning multiple European countries including France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy. Offerors must submit pricing in either U.S. Dollars or Euros with prices held firm for 90 calendar days from proposal receipt, and must complete all required pre-award compliance documentation including SAM registration, IRS Form W-14, and various FAR and DFARS representations and certifications.